Step inside Japan's forest of Mononoke. This space is hidden in the mountains of Nagano Japan, closed for nearly half the year, and is one of the most beautiful moss-filled forests that you will ...

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 ...

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 ...

MATSUMOTO, Nagano Prefecture--A mountain climber in his 40s was heading toward the peak of Mount Norikuradake when he heard someone shout “avalanche” and then felt the ground beneath his feet ...

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 ...

British author and conservationist C.W. Nicol, who made his home in Japan for the past 40 years, died of rectal cancer at a hospital in Nagano on April 3. He was 79. Nicol was involved in efforts ...