1. Onsen ResortsChikuma Nozawaonsen is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2016, the village had an estimated population of 3,480, and a population density of 60 persons per km². Its total area is 57.96 square kilometres . From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
3. Onsen ResortsTokamachi Togari-Nozawaonsen Station is a railway station in the city of Iiyama, Nagano Prefecture, Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company . Its name is also written Togarinozawa Onsen Station. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
10. Tsukioka OnsenShibata Tsukioka Station is a railway station in Shibata, Niigata, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company . From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
12. Onsen ResortsMatsumoto Hoshino Resort Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based international operator of ryokan with its head office in Karuizawa, Nagano. Founded in 1904 by Kuniji Hoshino as a forestry business in Karuizawa, in the Japanese Alps, it opened its first hot spring resort in 1914. Rebranded by Yoshiharu Hoshino in 1995 as Hoshino Resorts, it has expanded across Japan and Asia with an eco-friendly policy, use of organic local produce at its restaurants, self-sufficient energy usage, and a theme of traditional Japanese-style resort accommodation. Part of the company's original theme is what Japan would be like if it continued to modernize without the influence of the West. Hoshino Resorts has also developed its bridal business through Hotel Bleston Court, a real estate leasing business, and its food business. Noriy... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
13. Onsen ResortsNagano An onsen is a Japanese hot spring; the term also extends to cover the bathing facilities and traditional inns frequently situated around a hot spring. As a volcanically active country, Japan has thousands of onsens scattered throughout all of its major islands.Onsens come in many types and shapes, including outdoor and indoor baths. Baths may be either publicly run by a municipality or privately , often as part of a hotel, ryokan, or bed and breakfast . The presence of an onsen is often indicated on signs and maps by the symbol ♨ or the kanji 湯 . Sometimes the simpler hiragana character ゆ , understandable to younger children, is used. Traditionally, onsens were located outdoors, although a large number of inns have now built indoor bathing facilities as well. Nowadays, as most househ... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
14. Onsen ResortsNiigata An onsen is a Japanese hot spring; the term also extends to cover the bathing facilities and traditional inns frequently situated around a hot spring. As a volcanically active country, Japan has thousands of onsens scattered throughout all of its major islands.Onsens come in many types and shapes, including outdoor and indoor baths. Baths may be either publicly run by a municipality or privately , often as part of a hotel, ryokan, or bed and breakfast . The presence of an onsen is often indicated on signs and maps by the symbol ♨ or the kanji 湯 . Sometimes the simpler hiragana character ゆ , understandable to younger children, is used. Traditionally, onsens were located outdoors, although a large number of inns have now built indoor bathing facilities as well. Nowadays, as most househ... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Nishikigoi (Japanese koi, brocade carps) , Tokyo 2018
THE KANTO KOSHIN-ETSU NISHIKIGOI CONTEST Dec. 8 and 9 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) in 2018 Ueno Park near the Fountain, Ueno, Taito-ku The Japanese people have long praised the koi (carp) as the king of river fish. There are tales in many parts of Japan in which old carp living in ponds or rivers are regarded as the masters of such waters. The fish grows to over 1 meter in length. It was an important food fish in old Japan.
The breeding of carp is believed to have developed in Edo days (1600-1867). The carp were sold not only as food but also as pets for their beauty.
Many new types of beautiful carp have been bred in Niigata and among them, Nishikigoi has become most famous. Some have red and white spots on a white body, or have red, black and white markings. (Source: