In central Japan, just under two hours from Tokyo ... the complex is reachable by bus from Nagano City. In winter, the bus only goes to Chusha, the middle shrine, meaning the last two kilometres ...

SUWA, Nagano -- A natural phenomenon called "Omiwatari," in which ice forming on the surface of Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture splits to create a mountain rangelike crease, has not appeared for the ...

For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its ...

Shoulder season refers to the period of time between peak season and off. This can last months or weeks depending on ...

Nagano offers some of the best skiing and snowboarding in Japan. It did host the Winter Olympics, after all. There are a dizzying number of slopes to choose from. For skiing outside of Hakuba ...

The mountains of Nagano Prefecture are a popular destination, but 13 people were reported missing or dead there in 2024 ...

A strong winter pressure pattern brought a dumping of heavy snow to many areas across Japan and dropped temperatures ... 46 cm in Sugadaira, Nagano Prefecture, 6 cm in Wakayama and 4 cm in ...

YAMANOUCHI, Nagano Prefecture—Visitors to the popular monkey park here have been delighted by the sight of wild Japanese macaques soaking in hot springs to escape the winter chill. Approximately ...

Nagano 1998 was the last time ice sledge speed skating featured in the Paralympic Winter Games. Norway topped the medals table. A total of 754 relay runners covered 118.1km during the torch relay, ...

Parabbit is the friendly mascot of the Nagano 1998 Paralympic Winter Games, where about 560 athletes competed in 122 medal events across five sports. Get to Know: The Design and Symbolism Parabbit is ...

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 ...