SUWA, Nagano -- A natural phenomenon called "Omiwatari," in which ice forming on the surface of Lake Suwa in Nagano ...

2 hours from 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.

Plus, it’s located right near the charming town of Nozawa Onsen and its geothermal baths, which are great for some après-ski relaxing. To get to northern Nagano from Tokyo, catch a Hokuriku ...

Japanese weather officials say heavy snow may fall again in mountainous areas of the Kanto-Koshin region from Tuesday evening ...

Japan is home to bustling metropolises like Tokyo and Osaka, but its true magic lies in its charming small towns. Nestled between mountains, rivers, and historical landmarks, these picturesque ...

Located in central Japan, Nagano Prefecture has long been a hub ... while its history can be experienced in the old buildings of a former post town. Visit an origami artist famed in Japan and ...

The air is crisp, the snow deep and undisturbed. The Japanese Alps tower around us, beckoning us to their slopes. In central Japan, just under two hours from Tokyo by bullet train, Nagano is known ...