Seasonal Highlights

Experience Japan's changing seasons at michi-no-eki. From cherry blossoms in spring to autumn foliage and winter illuminations, find the perfect stations for each season's unique beauty.

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Nagano's Ski Country: Where Powder Meets Warm Hospitality

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NOV 23, 2025

Nagano's Ski Country: Where Powder Meets Warm Hospitality

The 140-kilometer drive from Tokyo to Nagano's ski country begins before dawn, when the city's neon still glows against winter darkness. By the time you clear the sprawl and hit the Joshin-etsu Expres...

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AUG 22, 2025

Summer Nights in Light: Chasing Japan's Fireworks Season by the Road

There's something about summer in Japan that lives in the pause between daylight and darkness. The air hangs thick and warm, cicadas crescendo in waves, and as twilight deepens, entire communities gat...

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