NAGANO--For the 19th year in a row, Nagano ranked as simply the best in terms of prefecture to relocate to for people seeking a better quality of life. The ranking was compiled by monthly magazine ...

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 ...

In total 562 Para athletes (440 men and 122 women) from 31 countries competed in 122 medal events across five sports. Nagano 1998 was the last time ice sledge speed skating featured in the Paralympic ...

Located in the heart of Honshu, Nagano is a compact city with a population of about 360,000, but it is known worldwide as the host of the Winter Olympics in 1998. With its mature urban infrastructure ...