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 ...

NAGANO—The heat wave and low rainfall this year have delayed and decimated harvests of mushrooms, an autumn delicacy, in the usually productive mountains of Nagano Prefecture. Mount Jizukiyama ...

Located in central Japan, Nagano Prefecture has long been a hub that connects east and west Japan. The Northern Alps Art Festival explores the region's culture and traditions, while its history ...

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 ...