Nagano Beauty

Everyone was nervous about this trip. Nobody knew what to expect. We were all excited to sight see, venture out on the streets and witness with our own eyes what Japan has to offer. However, I believe that the homestay was the most nerve-wracking experience. But clearly, it was the most memorable part of our visit. Most of us had grown up in the city, or a city-like environment. None of us for the most part was prepared for Nagano's beauty and the experiences the country side has to offer. It was a new sight to see; full of beauty, nature, and powdery snow everywhere. It felt like a dream, so surreal. However, pictures are worth a thousand words. But words aren't enough to describe the exquisite sights that I, along with everyone else, was able to see with our own two eyes, taste with our own taste buds, and definitely the experience that our whole body was able to do and feel.

STOP! You may not reach beyond this point. Onsen time!

Every breakfast, lunch, and dinner was spent together on the dining table with everyone. Already missing Okaasan's home cooked meals.

The sweetest apples anyone can ever taste. Picked it myself from Okaasan's apple tree ;) Oishiikatta!

Have a little view of Nagano's natural beauty

You best believe it! The 1998 Winter Olympics for ski jump was held here, and I am standing right infront of it. 

Traveled all the way up into the mountains for Nagano's famous Oyaki. Saw it made and cooked right infront of our eyes. The view and the taste was phenomenal!

You can never forget about the Northern Alps in Nagano. You cannot miss it!

Nagano had a lot to offer. Too many pictures were taken for keeps sake. You can never truly know the beauty of Nagano unless you see it for yourself. Next time, let's visit Nagano in the Spring and Summer shall we?