NAGANO--For the 19th year in a row, Nagano ranked as simply the best in terms of prefecture to ... The mountainous prefecture in central Japan has been making steady efforts over the years ...

Japan is home to bustling metropolises like Tokyo and Osaka, but its true magic lies in its charming small towns. Nestled ...

The most popular skiing can be split into two main areas: Nagano/Hakuba (main island ... best conditions, and best atmosphere in mountain towns. Generally, lift tickets in Japan cost far less than ...

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 ...