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A preserved town on the Nakasendo Trail.

Nakasendo Trail: The Legendary Path Through Japan’s Edo Past

Japan’s wilderness is full of ancient trails carefully threading their way through mountains and along riverbanks. Nakasendo is one such trail. This central route through the Japanese Alps was carved through the country’s landscape to connect empires and project shogun power. But it didn’t only move people and goods. 

A basket of red Nagano apples in a store.

Shinshu Apples: The Pride of Nagano’s Orchards

Right after Aomori, Nagano consistently ranks among Japan’s top apple producers. But its fame doesn’t stop there! Shinshu apples are renowned worldwide, cherished both as fresh fruit and in a variety of delicious apple-based treats. That’s more than enough reason for us to dive in and discover what makes them so special!