Located near the center of Japan's main island, Nagano was once a road hub, linking east and west. 00:41 80 percent of the prefecture is mountainous, home to lush forests and abundant water.

The mountain ranges known as the Japanese Alps are a spectacular backdrop to our ride across Nagano Prefecture, its forests glowing with the late autumn colors. With many 3,000m peaks, Nagano is ...

Five years later, he moved his base for activities to the Kurohime district of Shinano, a town in Nagano ... to many parts of Japan to speak about the importance of restoring forests.

Nagano Prefecture, a mountainous region in central Japan just a train ride away from Tokyo, offers all kinds of opportunities for outdoor adventure. Although it’s not far from Tokyo, Nagano is a ...

Looking for a more authentic and less crowded Japan experience ... stunning natural landscapes and quiet luxuries. Hike through forests, mountains and coastlines, discover hidden cultural gems ...

But unseasonable hotter and drier weather brought on by climate change may be making the country more vulnerable by leaving forests parched. Ofunato and other areas along Japan’s north-eastern ...

East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) said on March 3 that the Azusa limited express service between Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station and Matsumoto Station in Nagano Prefecture will be suspended from the ...

Kumbh Mela 2025: In view of the upcoming Mahakumbh Meala in Uttar Pradesh, the government has taken a significant step towards environmental sustainability by creating dense forests to ensure ...