In this first entry to our "Smart to visit" episode series, we introduce the attractive Shin'etsu subregion of Japan and the main draws of Nagano and Niigata prefectures!

Locations named on this episode

-Togakushi Shrines in Mount Togakushi

-Matsumoto city and Matsumoto Castle

-Nagaoka city

-Sado Island

Errata: at 10:32 we meant to say Shin'etsu region rather than San'in region

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