Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago

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Deep Gorge Pottery: deep-gorge.com

Join us as we explore Japan’s most famous resort town, Karuizawa, just a short distance from Tokyo. We take a closer look at what life is like in a place filled with vacation homes, stylish cafes, and beautiful mountain scenery. We also visit friends in North Karuizawa who started a pottery studio and guesthouse to see what it's like living and working in this unique town.

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//CHAPTERS:
00:00 Why is Karuizawa the most luxurious vacation area in Japan?
01:30 What kind of money do you need to live in Karuizawa?
02:55 What can you do when vacationing in Karuizawa?
06:02 What about living near Karuizawa? (Kita Karuizawa)
08:44 Pottery experience with Hiroko at Deep Gorge Pottery
11:32 The surrounding area of Karuizawa: Tsumagoi
15:30 Final remarks about living in Karuizawa

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