We all know that fruits in Japan are a bit expensive, but did you know that there is an expensive store where you can buy the best fruits for gift giving? Started way back in 1834 as a small discount shop, Sembikiya (千疋屋) is, in fact, the oldest fruit parlor currently existing in Japan. It…

Yatsugatake is a beautiful mountain area located at the border of Nagano and Yamanashi prefectures. It is a place which is worth visiting in any of the four seasons. Yamanashi is famous for its fruit picking sites. The orchards of this area provide opportunities to taste self-picked seasonal fruits like cherry, strawberry, apple, grapes and…