Short-staffed ski resorts in Nagano Prefecture are increasingly relying on foreign labor, and employers are dangling free use of the winter facilities to secure enough workers for the season. The Kuma ...

Nagano offers a completely different side of Japan, combining historic cities, mountain landscapes, traditional culture, and unforgettable local experiences. This journey explores some of the region’s ...

These winter onsen towns in Nagano are the perfect escape when the snow starts falling. #onsen #nagano #japantravel #wintervibes #relax Top business leaders issue an expletive-laced message on the ...

Sometimes known as the “roof of Japan” for its high altitude, Nagano Prefecture is famous for winter sports and bathing monkeys. Landlocked Nagano Prefecture in the Chūbu region of central Honshū is ...

At the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, American skier Picabo Street won gold in the women's super-G, just weeks after suffering a concussion in a high-speed crash. "That crash was a blessing in ...