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The cherished "Yomoyama Magazine" as relaunched with this spring's first issue in over a decade, reinventing itself with a refreshing cadence of quarterly editions. Each issue now serves as a more comprehensive resource, offering invaluable insights for residents and travelers alike, to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Nagano's culture, adventures, and hidden gems.

The revitalized publication promises to enhance the reader's experience by crafting content that delves deeply into what it means to live and explore the heart of Nagano prefecture. From uncovering local secrets to showcasing the majestic serenity of its landscapes, Yomoyama Magazine is dedicated to elevating your connection to this breathtaking region.

To wander through the Yomoyama issues and join us on this reimagined adventure, we encourage you to sign up for a free account today. This is your ticket to a world of curated travel experiences, cultural deep-dives, and genuine Nagano living.

Nagano is full of summer time activities and experiences from water sports, cycling, and hiking. Whether you're on a budget or just looking for adventure this summer issue is a valuable resource to get the most out of your time in Nagano prefecture.

Nagano is also home to a long history and culture that spans millennia. 

Inside we had the opportunity to sit down with the monk at Chusenji temple in southern Nagano to gain his insights into being a fourth generation monk at a 1200 year old temple.

Looking for events in Nagano this Summer and fall? We have compiled a list in the back of our summer issue.

Discover Our Legacy Issues

For those who carry a flame for nostalgia, or wish to gauge the evolution of Nagano through the pages of history, our legacy issues are available for your perusal. These editions, published over a decade ago, are a tribute to the enduring spirit of exploration and community that continues to inspire our work.

Embark on this journey with us? sign up and open the door to the treasures hidden within the pages of Yomoyama Magazine. Where every story starts with a stunning cover, and every read takes you closer to the soul of Nagano.

Take a look at "The Fall Issue" to gain insights on the harvest season in Nagano, lifestyle of foreigners living in Nagano, and more from the community of English speakers.

Nagano is well known for winter sports. Find out more about Nagano winter, surviving it, and escaping it in this winter issue of the legacy magazine.

Inside lies a guide to spring living in Nagano: hiking trails, finance, physical fitness, reflections on love and heartbreak, creative work, and much more.

In the wake of the 2011 tsunami, find hope from the sadness.

This summer issue examines summer living in Nagano - the good, the bad, and everything in between.

"Ah, summer. What power you have to make use suffer and like it!"

This issue of Yomoyama, the Deception issue, looks at both sides of the coin; deceit and honesty, truth and lies.

The science of lying and the misconceptions and preconceptions about Japan.

Learn about the battle to keep clean and the struggle against dirty living in the countryside of Japan in winter.

Hear the stories from the community about living through winter while trying to not be dirty.

For many living in Japan, summer is the time to travel, move, or both. This issue focuses on the travels of English speakers, mainly English teachers, traveling around and moving to Japan.

The final legacy issue.

Chock-full of sites, sounds, and recommendations to help get you through the heat of August, the trials of September, and the
long-awaited chill of October.