SUWA, Nagano -- A natural phenomenon called "Omiwatari," in which ice forming on the surface of Lake Suwa in Nagano ...

Despite being nestled in the mountains, the complex is reachable by bus from Nagano City. In winter, the bus only ... a fortress in the late 16th century during the Warring States period (1467-1568).

Nagano 1998 was the last time ice sledge speed skating featured in the Paralympic Winter Games. Norway topped the medals table. A total of 754 relay runners covered 118.1km during the torch relay, ...

As winter tightens its grip on Japan, a rapidly intensifying low-pressure system is causing significant snowfall and strong winds across the nation. This dramatic weather event is expected to affect ...

Located in the heart of Honshu, Nagano is a compact city with a population of about 360,000, but it is known worldwide as the host of the Winter Olympics in 1998. With its mature urban infrastructure ...