Kurobe Dam Archives - Artisan Pacific Travel

Posted January 11, 2016

The Japan Alpine Route – Natural and Man-Made Wonders

The Kurobe Dam – One of world’s largest dams, offering a panoramic view of grand nature A torrent of falling water evokes Niagara Falls, only man made. “Kurobe Dam“, [...]

By Gary Lane

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Posted January 11, 2016

Fun Festivals in Japan – Santera Mairi Matsuri in Hida Takayama

One of the truly great things about the Japanese is their love of festivals, known as Matsuri. Festivals in Japan abound for all reasons, seasons and occasions. These festivals are steeped in [...]