Starbucks Japan - City Tumbler - Nagano

Monday, December 8, 2014

Starbucks Japan - City Tumbler - Nagano

When my husband and I were living in Japan, we visited Nagano several times, such as Karuizawa, which is famous as a summer resort. When my husband was on his business trip, he bought this Starbucks local tumbler, Nagano. I'm going to share this Nagano tumbler with you.

Starbucks Japan - Tumbler - Nagano

Nagano is famous apple-growing area as you can see the picture below.

Starbucks Japan - Tumbler - Nagano

This picture is grouse, which is called raichou in Japanese. Raichou is the official bird of Nagano prefecture and inhabits in Japanese Alps, a series of mountain ranges in Honshu includes Nagano.

Starbucks Japan - Tumbler - Nagano

The steam is coming out from the Starbucks cup.

Starbucks Japan - Tumbler - Nagano

According to Starbucks Japan official website, this tumbler was inspired by stained glass. This blue and silver-themed tumbler is beautifully shiny.

Starbucks Japan - Tumbler - Nagano

Japanese gentian, which is called rindou in Japanese, is the official flower of Nagano prefecture.

Starbucks Japan - Tumbler - Nagano

White birch is the official tree of Nagano prefecture.

Starbucks Japan - Tumbler - Nagano

These white mountain ranges pictured are probably Japanese Alps. Nagano is one of the best places to enjoy winter sports in Japan. There are many slopes in Nagano. Indeed, Nagano played host to the Winter Olympic Games in 1998.