In Nagano province, the black silhouette of Matsumoto Castle stands out against the snowy horizon of the Japanese Alps. This 16th-century monument, one of the last twelve authentic Japanese ...

The suspect was arrested in Matsumoto, also in Nagano Prefecture, before noon and the statue was recovered, police said. Worshippers believe that the statue can help cure their diseases if they ...

MATSUMOTO, Nagano Prefecture--A mountain climber in his 40s was heading toward the peak of Mount Norikuradake when he heard someone shout “avalanche” and then felt the ground beneath his feet ...