Step inside Japan's forest of Mononoke, hidden in the mountains of Nagano. This beautiful moss-filled forest is closed for nearly half the year and offers a perfect hiking destination in the Japanese ...

Harikoshi Manjyu is a humble yet beloved local dish from Nagano Prefecture, known for its unique texture, savory flavor, and deep ties to rural life in Japan. Often enjoyed as a simple snack by ...

We have always gravitated more towards Brittany and the south, but while searching for a property to buy in Europe, we discovered it has both beautiful countryside and a scenic coast. I like that ...

This is from a recent video in rural Japan by National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek. The World has been checking in with Salopek periodically as he traces the path of human migration. He’s ...

TOKYO -- One man died after a fatal knife attack near Japan's JR Nagano Station at around 8 pm local time on Wednesday, local media reported. Three people, including two men and one woman, were ...

Photo taken on April 16, 2017. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn] The construction of a beautiful countryside has been set as an important goal in the country's rural revitalization strategy. The strategy, ...

Made world famous after hosting the 1998 Winter Olympics, Nagano is regularly accepted as one of the premier resorts in Japan. It is home to 80 ski resorts, including the huge Shiga Kogen resort ...

“It is very much known for these really characterful, beautiful, and yet quite posh pubs, where you can get London-style cuisine, but in this really beautiful countryside setting.” ...