and the state of alert was raised for visitors," said a worker at the Nagano Tourist Convention Bureau. The reporter encountered a Japanese couple from out of town who had come to visit the Zenkoji ...

Experience the beauty and tradition of Japan's Lantern Festivals with our guide to these breathtaking celebrations of light ...

Tokyo, Nagano is a magnet for skiers and snowboarders, but it also has temples, macaque monkeys and a town Hokusai painted in The air is crisp, the snow deep and undisturbed. The Japanese Alps tower ...

Japan is renowned for its cherry blossoms, with the central region of Chubu being an ideal location for viewing them. This area hosts several renowned tourist destinations such as Hida Takayama, ...

Nagano is also home to one of Japan’s largest wasabi farms, Daio Wasabi Farm, where you can learn about the cultivation of this famous Japanese condiment and sample all the wasabi flavoured products.

It's also listed among the 100 Best Sakura Spots in Japan. ・Shinshu Zenkoji Temple (Nagano): Founded in 642, this temple is surrounded by a stunning array of cherry trees and weeping cherry blossoms, ...

The city of Nagano in northern Japan is on high alert following a fatal stabbing near its main railway station last Wednesday, which left one person dead and three others injured. Despite the ...