NAGANO--For the 19th year in a row, Nagano ranked as simply the best in terms of prefecture to relocate to for people seeking a better quality of life. The ranking was compiled by monthly magazine ...

Suzaka Mayor Masao Miki apologized on March 18 for the city passing off grapes produced in Yamagata Prefecture as being grown ...

A natural phenomenon called "Omiwatari," in which ice forming on the surface of Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture splits to ...

On March 15, 2025, Prime Minister Ishiba visited Nagano Prefecture. The Prime Minister saw exhibits in front of the hub for ...

A falling machine gun fatally struck a safety officer during rope descent training at Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) Camp ...

A 9-year-old girl sustained serious injuries after being hit by a skier at a ski resort in Saku City, Nagano Prefecture, on Sunday. According to police, the incident occurred at the Saku Ski Garden ...

Located in central Japan, Nagano Prefecture has long been a hub that connects east and west Japan. The Northern Alps Art Festival explores the region's culture and traditions, while its history ...

The mountain ranges known as the Japanese Alps are a spectacular backdrop to our ride across Nagano Prefecture, its forests glowing with the late autumn colors. With many 3,000m peaks, Nagano is ...

Night - Cloudy. Winds SSW. The overnight low will be 32 °F (0 °C). Cloudy with a high of 53 °F (11.7 °C). Winds variable at 2 to 6 mph (3.2 to 9.7 kph). Cloudy today with a high of 61 °F (16. ...

A ceremony is seen on Lake Suwa in the town of Shimosuwa, Nagano Prefecture, on Feb. 5, 2018, after the appearance of the "Omiwatari" natural phenomenon of an ice ridge on the lake's surface was ...

Rain with a high of 45 °F (7.2 °C) and a 62% chance of precipitation. Winds SW at 4 to 6 mph (6.4 to 9.7 kph). Night - Cloudy with a 63% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 3 to 6 mph (4. ...