Nagano is known for its world-class ski resorts. But while the area’s mountains are undeniably magnetic – they were the stage for the 1998 Winter Olympics – we are not here to carve through ...

This is especially true in the winter. We’re treated to fluffy ... SA: We expect visitors from the U.S. to be drawn to Nagano more as a mountain resort destination. In the past six months ...

If there is anyone who knows about skiing, it’s Kenji Ogiwara. Before turning to politics and becoming Mayor of Nagano, ...

Despite being nestled in the mountains, the complex is reachable by bus from Nagano City. In winter, the bus only goes to Chusha, the middle shrine, meaning the last two kilometres to the upper ...