Nagano Prefecture ... offers fantastic views of the Japan Alps and plenty of opportunities for hiking. Stretch your legs on trails along the Azusa River and keep an eye out for local wildlife ...

In Japan, Fudai is famously the town ... Iwate (“rock hand”) prefecture its name. Our trails now are pathways once used by samurai lords, walking to Tokyo on flimsy rice-straw sandals to ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are a few walking trails and a railway station ... Matsumoto is just under an hour away from Nagano City by train. It is home to Japan's oldest surviving castle. Matsumoto Castle was built ...

Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji's four main trails will be charged an entry ... A record influx of foreign tourists to Japan has sparked alarm about overcrowding on the nation's highest ...

Japan will introduce a ¥4,000 (or about £20 ) entry fee for all four main trails of Mount Fuji starting this summer to tackle overcrowding. Previously, only the Yoshida Trail in Yamanashi ...