NAGANO, Japan -- The central Japanese city of Nagano is tapping the rich history of its atmospheric Matsushiro district to ...

The highly publicized early evening incident in front of JR Nagano Station on Jan. 22 left city resident Hiroyoshi Maruyama dead and two others injured. The autopsy on the 49-year-old company ...

Tourists on Saturday (April 12) enjoyed the view of cherry blossoms and tulips in full bloom alongside the snow-capped ...

Living in Nagano city, Kondo is a member of the Japanese Alpine Club, the Himalayan Association of Japan and the Japan Academic Society of Mountain Culture.

Although it’s not far from Tokyo, Nagano is a world apart from the massive city. The region is home to the Japan Alps (hence its nickname, “the roof of Japan”), and opportunities for hiking ...

Three people injured in Japan bear attack spree - Food shortages and rural depopulation likely driving wild animals into ...

The suspect, identified as Yusuke Yaguchi, is a resident of Nagano City. The police entered his apartment located about 3 km from the attack scene and made the arrest on Sunday, according to ...

Three people have been attacked by a bear in their residences in Iyama, Nagano Prefecture, with two of them suffering serious injuries, according to media reports. Local police and other ...