{"id":112548,"date":"2026-03-17T08:52:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T23:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/?p=112548"},"modified":"2026-03-17T08:52:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T23:52:32","slug":"sanu-living-as-a-local-karuizawa-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/en\/sanu-living-as-a-local-karuizawa-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Living as a local&lt;br>A Different View of Karuizawa with Architect Masaki Kato"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Cq-9I_OvC5I?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>It\u2019s about an hour by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station. The noise of the city gradually fades, and outside the window, Mount Asama slowly looms larger.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Long cherished as a summer retreat, Karuizawa has in recent years seen a rise in dual-base residents and transplants, ex-urbanites drawn by its comfortable distance from central Tokyo. Architect Masaki Kato, who founded the design studio Puddle, is one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNow I spend the first half of the week in Tokyo, and the latter in Karuizawa.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02716-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-112519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02716-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02716-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02716-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02716-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02716-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fully at home here, Kato quietly opens a window onto Karuizawa\u2019s everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><strong>\u201cHorse and the Sun\u201d&nbsp;<br>A slice of daily Karuizawa life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Our first stop was Horse and the Sun, a grocery store carrying vegetables, fruit, and drinks from small-scale producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Owner Kyoko Takahashi previously lived in Kamiyama, Tokushima. Alongside vegetables and fruit grown around Karuizawa, she also stocks produce from makers in Shikoku during the winter months. It\u2019s not just a place to shop. You can order doughnuts and churros as well. The doughnuts are simple yet layered in flavor, while the churros are light on the outside and soft within.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02784-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-112521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02784-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02784-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02784-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02784-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02784-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU03404-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-112525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU03404-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU03404-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU03404-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU03404-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU03404-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Opened in 2024. Seasonal Shinshu produce and select condiments line the shelves. Fresh doughnuts, good coffee, and a quiet taste of everyday Karuizawa by the lake.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An eat-in space invites you to linger over coffee and enjoy your food on the spot. Just behind the shop lies the lake, and through the windows, the day\u2019s light and shifting breeze drift gently inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02755-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-112520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02755-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02755-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02755-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02755-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02755-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02755-scaled.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Locals drop by for daily groceries, while others travel here just for the shop itself. Different reasons, perhaps, but everyone seems to share the same slow, easy rhythm of time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI come about once a week,\u201d Kato says with a calm smile. It\u2019s not simply a place to stock up on necessities. \u201cSometimes they\u2019ll even source something my wife has requested.\u201d In that small exchange, you sense the quiet pleasure of living in this town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Karuizawa has long embraced Western influences, cultivating a culture of its own. Newcomers are neither singled out nor kept at arm\u2019s length, but welcomed much like a neighbor next door. That open spirit can be felt throughout the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><strong>A Place Where Children Discover Picture Books<br>\u201cEhongo Hond\u014d\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Karuizawa is also known for its strong educational environment, drawing many families who relocate in search of a wholesome place to raise their children. This aspect of the town was one of the reasons the Kato family chose to live between two bases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A short walk through town reveals children running freely in every direction. Yet until 2018, there had long been no place in Karuizawa where they could choose picture books for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02507-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-112515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02507-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02507-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02507-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02507-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02507-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Opened in 2018, this bookstore and caf\u00e9 offers new titles ranging from picture books to general literature, all thoughtfully selected by the owner. Inside, guests remove their shoes and relax with a coffee and a book. On Thursdays, bread and sweets are available as well.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI want children to know the joy of having their own picture books.\u201d That simple wish led owner Satomi Hirabayashi to open \u201cEhongo Hond\u014d.\u201d From the beginning, she has handpicked each title, imagining how children might respond. \u201cThe time spent choosing is half the fun,\u201d she says with a gentle smile. It feels less like stocking shelves and more like searching for a single book to place into someone\u2019s hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02516-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-112516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02516-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02516-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02516-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02516-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02516-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02516-scaled.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Not books to be read once and set aside, but ones you\u2019ll want to come back to. Each sits on the shelf with a handwritten note from the owner. Pick one up, peruse the pages, return to it. With each repetition, the distance between reader and book gradually narrows.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step inside the renovated villa and you\u2019re met with a convivial, intimate atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kato\u2019s wife, Naka, is a regular here. \u201cI check in with Hirabayashi-san every so often about which picture books to choose. If I decide on my own, I tend to gravitate toward the same kinds of stories.\u201d For Naka, the owner\u2019s perspective is a steady guide. Though meant for children, many of the books feature fresh design and unexpected themes that catch an adult\u2019s eye as well. \u201cThe ones she recommends are always titles I would never have found on my own. I end up enjoying them just as much,\u201d she says with a smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can linger over a book with a freshly brewed coffee or juice in hand. Every Thursday, the shelves groan with carefully crafted breads and sweets. \u201cThey\u2019re so tasty I buy them not only for my family, but as little treats for friends too,\u201d Naka says. Browsing for picture books, drawn in by the scent of something freshly baked, is part of the ritual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><strong>Living, Seen Through Things<br>\u201cNICEFOLKS\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Our next port of call was a select shop called \u201cNICEFOLKS.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Owners Takashi and Aya Yumoto have spent more than 30 years working closely with fashion and everyday objects in Nagano and Ueda. In 2025, following a move to Karuizawa, they started a new chapter here. The decades of experience they\u2019ve accumulated quietly shape the ambiance of the space today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02871-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-112522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02871-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02871-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02871-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02871-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02871-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Opened in 2025 by a discerning proprietor with 3 decades of experience in Nagano and Ueda. Garments shaped by their makers\u2019 philosophies sit alongside traditional crafts from Saku. An unhurried space where conversation invites quiet reflection.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step inside and you\u2019re first struck by the generous space and the quiet pace of time. Clothing, furniture, and crafts by makers from across Japan are thoughtfully arranged throughout. None are ordinary finds; each invites you to pause and reach out. Every piece is meticulously chosen with an understanding of the maker\u2019s background and philosophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Takashi speaks, it feels less like a sales pitch and more like an introduction to long-time partners. As you listen, you sense not only the story of each piece, but also snippets of recent exchanges and everyday conversations. Even the relationships behind the work come vividly into view, which is part of what makes the experience so compelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU03486-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-112526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU03486-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU03486-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU03486-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU03486-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU03486-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Not just products, but pieces that grow into your daily life with use. You pick them up, learn their stories, imagine them at home. That quiet act of discovery is the real experience of the shop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kato-san notes, \u201cThose two know how to convey the richness of each piece in a way that\u2019s both engaging and thoughtful. That\u2019s why makers feel comfortable entrusting their work to them.\u201d He also points out that the shop carries a well-curated selection of Nagano-made items, including traditional crafts from Saku City. \u201cEverything here has a story,\u201d he says. \u201cYou can\u2019t help but linger.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listening to Takashi speak about the background of each piece, you move slowly along the shelves. You pick something up, turn it in your hands, lean in to study a detail, then step back to take in its form as a whole, testing its weight and texture. In that quiet repetition, choosing an object becomes something more. Almost without noticing, you find yourself reflecting on the way you live, and on what you\u2019ve valued all along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the time you step back outside, you may find yourself walking through the town in a slightly different frame of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><strong>Where the Journey Ends, Living Begins<br>\u201cstand fog\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Our final stop was \u201cstand fog.\u201d Just steps from \u201cHorse and the sun,\u201d the shop opened in October 2025. Even as a newcomer, it already captures the ease and quiet pleasure of living in this town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Owner Hiroki Morimoto honed his craft as a sommelier at caveman in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, and since 2021 has also overseen the wine selection for SANU 2nd Home. Here, the cuisine centers on vegetables grown by his wife, Ayumi, in the neighboring town of Tsumagoi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02630-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-112518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02630-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02630-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02630-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02630-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02630-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Opened in October 2025. Seasonal vegetables from Tsumagoi meet a carefully curated selection of natural wines. Also responsible for the wine selection at SANU 2nd Home, this is a place where the region\u2019s bounty can be enjoyed as part of everyday living.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple preparations sharpen the contours of each ingredient, allowing the vegetables\u2019 depth and quiet vitality to come through with clarity. The dishes find their full expression alongside wine. Light-handed seasoning meets the wine\u2019s fruit and structure in natural harmony, and with each plate, the glass empties almost without notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU03331-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-112524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU03331-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU03331-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU03331-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU03331-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU03331-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Carefully aligned glassware and the quiet precision of each preparation reflect stand fog\u2019s way of working. That attentiveness to detail is what makes time here feel so considered and at ease.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step into the wine cellar and the air shifts. Bottles line the walls, each carefully chosen, each hinting at good hours ahead. \u201cIt\u2019s great that you can enjoy a meal and wine here not only at night, but casually at lunch too,\u201d Kato says. Naka smiles, adding, \u201cWe can even bring our dog, which isn\u2019t always possible at places like this.\u201d For them, this is not an eatery reserved for special occasions, but a place to casually meet up with friends, to share food and wine without ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02618-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-112517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02618-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02618-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02618-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02618-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260120SANU02618-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Vegetables grown by dedicated hands, prepared with care and paired with thoughtfully chosen wines. Through the meal, the rhythms of this town begin to settle quietly within you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mind naturally turns to when the next visit might be, and whom to bring next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"last\">The journey may end, but connection to this place only deepens from here. One more reason to come back has taken hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><br><strong>Karuizawa Travel Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/horse.and.thesun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Horse and the sun<\/a><br>348-55 Hotchi, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano<br>090-6380-4366<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ehongohondou.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ehongo Hond\u014d<\/a><br>2450-2 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano<br>0267-31-5183<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nicefolks.karuizawa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NICEFOLKS<\/a><br>4209-1 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano<br>0267-31-5268<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stand_fog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stand fog<\/a><br>342-110 Hotchi, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A look into the everyday side of Karuizawa, known for its villas and as a resort town.<br \/>\nWalking the streets with architect Masaki Kato as our guide, what emerges is the open, easy feel of the people who live here. 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