Once Upon A Time In Nagano

Traveling in Japan is one of the most beautiful experiences one can have. However, for the vast majority of tourists, traveling usually means visiting a few major spots, from Tokyo to Osaka to Kyoto. In minting this edition, I wanted to share a journey off the beaten path that requires equal parts of planning and luck and inspire travelers to explore further. A small post town, a journey into the past, a tradition that is kept through the centuries, and a story of a powerful feudal lord who came to rest in the house for a brief period of time…