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 ...

The Nakasendo road still exists in its entirety - as do dozens of the post towns it weaves between - and can form an epic ...

TOKYO -- One man died after a fatal knife attack near Japan's JR Nagano Station at around 8 pm local time on Wednesday, local media reported. Three people, including two men and one woman, were ...

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Our Shibu Onsen Guide covers how to get here, what to see, and what to do in one of Nagano’s most photogenic onsens towns.

Eight people have died and 54 others have been injured in a series of accidents during snow removal work across Japan since ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

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

A powerful cold air mass and winter pressure patterns have brought continuous snowfall to coastal and mountainous areas along the Sea of Japan, significantly increasing snow accumulation that caused ...

The land of the rising sun is an excellent child-friendly destination, as long as you do your homework first. Here are 15 ...

Visitors looking for the "real Japan" may find it on a new long trail two hours from Tokyo that shows off the country's ...

Twelve destinations to add to your travel wish list this year.