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The Author &　Traveler My name is Inga Marie and you are reading my personal guide on Katashina. This blog will inform you about the endless activities, sights and secrets that Katashina has to offer. I am working here in this … Continued

The Japanese place great importance on the New Years holiday, known as ‘shogatsu‘, a period that is rich in tradition and culture. Japan does not really celebrate Christmas, yet New Years is the time the family gathers and celebrates a … Continued

Ichio Chigira, the owner of the Oze Tofu factory in Katashina, tells his story about how tofu changed his life. Nineteen years ago Ichio-san made a life-changing decision. He gave up his family’s milk farm and put all his time … Continued

Hot springs, called Onsen, have been a very important and popular feature of Japanese culture since the Edo period (15th century). It is an experience not to be missed during your visit to Japan! Stop by Hokkori no yu to … Continued

Seiichii-san & Hisako-san are the happy owners of the Yuragisha Farm in Oze National Park Katashina Village. This hard-working couple plants tomatoes and apples, but also other vegetables such as sweet corn, zucchini and cucumber. In addition, they have groups … Continued

Katashinaya is a very friendly restaurant & souvenir shop. It is located in the heart of Katashina village, namely in Kamata – directly opposite to my office and the Kamata bus stop. You will pass it if you are on … Continued

Located at an altitude of 1,731m lies Sugenuma, the clearest fresh water lake on the mainland of Japan. Bluebird Canoe offers the ultimate adventure of canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddling in these waters. Our guide, Kuwano-san, with a big … Continued

Nanairo–shokudo is a new restaurant in Katashina that just opened at the end of 2014. The inviting green house on route 120 on the way to Marunuma is not to miss. Haruki and Yuki Yangisawa renovated this house and turned … Continued

It seems like it never ends, but I was able to find another hidden treasure in Katashina, namely the restaurant Setsugekka. The restaurant is located on the Omatsu-Kaidou Street that I cycle up and down every day. However, I never … Continued

In Higashiogawa approximately 4km of route 120, from Kamata to Marunuma, is also known as ‘Tomorokoshi Road’. ‘Tomorokoshi’ is corn in Japanese. This road is lined with stalls that sell locally grown fruits and vegetables – such as mushrooms, tomatoes, … Continued