Police said there was another avalanche in the Central Japan Alps in Komagane, Nagano Prefecture. It struck near the Senjojiki Cirque, at about 2,680 meters in elevation, around 9 a.m. on March 14.

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 ...

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 for its world-class ski resorts. But while the ...

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 ...

MATSUMOTO, Nagano Prefecture--Hikers eager to savor ... The remote highland valley, gateway to the Northern Japan Alps, is bear country, and visitors are warned accordingly.

Mountain ranges peaking at an altitude of 3,000 meters continue for over 120 kilometers, which encompass the three prefectures: Yamanashi, Nagano and Shizuoka. The Southern Alps originated 40 ...

MATSUMOTO, Japan ... Nagano prefecture, of the Mt. Norikura Snow Resort in Matsumoto. Located at the foot of the 9,928-foot-tall Mount Norikura in the Northern Japanese Alps, the resort opened ...