Take a Trip on the Wild Side
I’m fond of (most) other people, but I can’t lie: Many of my favorite adventures I’ve taken have been wildlife trips. Conversations can stimulate the mind, and change the heart, but the power of nature reaches you in your soul.
As I cautiously plan my first couple years of post-pandemic travel, I’m skewing heavily toward animal-oriented trips. “Social distancing,” I’ve come to believe, is not such a bad idea, even for those of us who plan to get a Covid vaccine as soon as one is available to us!
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Takayama Winery Insider Studios
Shinshu Takayama Winery in central Japan has been using technology to monitor and manage its vineyards and improve the quality of its wines.
Farmers are harnessing scientific data about climate and soil condition to determine when to harvest or use fertilizer, depending on the variety of grapes grown.
The winery is trying to establish wine-making as a new industry for the region and ultimately gain international recognition for its products.
The village of Takayama is tucked away in the foothills of the picturesque Japanese Alps in Nagano prefecture, also known as Shinshu by another name. Traditionally the area has been known for skiing and its apples which are highly regarded both within and outside the prefecture. But now it s grabbing global attention for another reason – its wine.
Matsumoto Castle: An irresistible air of composure and grace Feb. 16 07:01 am JST Feb. 16 | 07:01 am JST MATSUMOTO, Nagano
Matsumoto Castle (松本城, Matsumoto-jo) in Nagano Prefecture is one of the best-known of Japan’s historic castles, alongside Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture and Kumamoto Castle in Kyushu.
The castle is a National Treasure of Japan and is the oldest surviving six-story castle in the country, as well as one of the most complete.
Its imposing silhouette, combined with its characteristic black wainscoting, lend it an irresistible air of composure and grace.
Photo: George Lloyd
The castle has its origins in the Sengoku period, when Japan was wracked by a series of long-running wars. It started out in 1504 as a fort for the Ogasawara clan, but was seized by the Takeda clan in 1550. It later fell into the hands of Tokugawa Ieyasu, before being captured by the Matsumoto clan.