In Japan, an Iceless Lake and an Absent God Sound an Ancient Warning
For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its ...
"Don't overestimate your ability" - Experts warn hikers and skiers flocking to the Japanese Alps after record rescues
The mountains of Nagano Prefecture are a popular destination, but 13 people were reported missing or dead there in 2024 ...
Japanese Alps see record rescue numbers amid rising tourist risk, outdoor safety concerns
Japan’s breathtaking, yet treacherous, mountains of Nagano Prefecture experienced an alarming surge in rescue operations in ...
Japanese veteran mountaineer promotes eco practice to protect hometown mountains: Take everything home with you
NAGANO: Yoshitomi Okura, a 74-year-old mountaineer from Iida, Nagano Prefecture, advocates "eco mountaineering," a way of ...
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Tucked Away In The Southern Alps Is One Of Japan's Tallest Mountains Promising Scenic, Thrilling Trails
If you're up for a challenge, hike to the top of this tall mountain in Japan for stunning views of Mount Fuji, serene nature, ...
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These 10 Asian markets offer high returns on short-term rentals — half top $40,000 a year
Vacation rentals in Hakuba, Japan can bring in, on average, more than $60,000 a year in revenue for short-term rental ...
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Record-high 321 Cases of People Needing Help on Nagano Pref. Mountains Occurred in 2024; 155 Were Safely Rescued but 53 Died or Remain Missing
The number of cases in which people required assistance on mountains in Nagano Prefecture reached 321 in 2024, setting a ...
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Chasing Japow
A lmost a century after the Japanese government hired famed Austrian skimeister Hannes Schneider to introduce Alpine skiing ...
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The best time to visit Japan: A seasonal guide for travellers
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Explained: Snowboarding
First taking its place on the Olympic schedule in 1998 at Nagano, Japan, snowboarding has provided some iconic ... The venue is located 1816m above sea level and is situated in the Rhaetian Alps close ...
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Nagano-shi, Japan - Weather Forecasts | Maps | News - Yahoo Weather
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. ...