Life in Kitashinano: The Definition of Japan

北信濃に暮らして~日本を感じるとき

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26 min.

North Shinano in northern Nagano Prefecture is a place where many foreigners now call home. Why do they live in North Shinano?
Through the lives of 4 foreigners who have settled here, we rediscover the charms of Japan, the beauty of North Shinano and learn what makes Japan so special to them.

Production Year

2018/05

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幽谷の古刹~長野・米子瀧山不動寺~

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