Wild and untrammelled, the Japanese prefectures of Nagano and Toyama are home to some of the biggest peaks in the country. They are also spiritual places, where mountain worship flourishes, and ...

This car-free mountain town in the Nagano Prefecture boasts quiet riverside hiking trails, hot springs galore, and a wildlife-rich escape in the Japanese Alps.

If you want a glimpse into Japan's feudal era, visit this charming city to see one of the country's oldest original castles, which is surrounded by mountains.

Nagano hosted the Winter Olympics back in 1998, and the various ski resorts bear the hallmark of international public interest. The prefecture is equipped with a diverse range of accommodation, ...

Sleepy mountain city in Nagano still reeling from gun, knife attack THE ASAHI SHIMBUN. May 26, 2023 at 16:42 JST ...

Nagano, Gifu: 10: Mount Ōbami (Ōbami-dake) 3,101: Nagano, Gifu: Created by Nippon.com based on data from the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan website. Japan’s 10 Longest Rivers.

Chino, Nagano Pref. – The route to Ca’enne follows what’s known as the Jomon Road.. After passing through small-town farms and fields of rice paddies in the Toyohira district of Chino ...

The men were among five foreigners engulfed in Sunday's avalanche, which took place at about 2:30 p.m. (0530 GMT) on the eastern slope of Mount Hakuba Norikura in the ski resort, a Nagano police ...