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The International School of Nagano (ISN) offers a unique opportunity for students to grow through nature-based learning, bilingual...

On August 7 th , The Nikkei Shimbun reported that while Nagano and Niigata prefectures continue to see overall population decline, a...

Singapore-based investment fund Patience Capital Group (PCG) is spearheading a major international resort development in the Myoko Kogen...

The Myoko region of Niigata Prefecture - renowned for its popularity among international skiers - is the focus of a major resort...

According to a Nikkei Shimbun article on July 11 th , Gondo-Cho, Nagano City’s once-fading entertainment district, is experiencing a...

In the town of Minakami in Gunma Prefecture, a project is underway to revitalize a once-thriving hot spring district now marked by...

Shinano Railway, headquartered in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, is considering launching a new express train service connecting...

Japan-based adventure tourism firm Canyons Founder Mike Harris recorded a video call with Adam German earlier in June for a...

Relocations to Nagano hit a record high in 2024, driven by BCP strategies, employee well-being, and regional commitment according to a...

On June 16th, Seibu Fudosan announced plans to revitalize a collection of 233 cottages at the Prince Grand Resort Karuizawa,...

Niigata Prefecture will establish a public-private consultative council in July to oversee a large-scale resort development by...

When most people think of high-quality Japanese rice, Niigata often comes to mind. But tucked away in the mountainous heart of Japan,...

Nagano Prefecture, particularly the Shiojiri Kikyo Gahara area, is renowned for its wine production. Wine grape cultivation in this...

Every January 15th, the serene village of Nozawa Onsen in Nagano Prefecture transforms into a spectacle of fire, tradition, and community...

Nested in the forested mountains of Nagano Prefecture, Togakushi Shrine is more than a religious site - it's a sacred journey into...

The Nakasendo Trail is one of Japan’s most scenic and culturally immersive walking routes. Stretching over 500 kilometers from Kyoto to...

Deep in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture lies one of Japan’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations - Jigokudani Monkey Park. Photo...

Zenkoji Temple is one of Japan’s most famous and historically significant Buddhist temples. Located in Nagano City, this sacred site...

Updated with news footage of signing ceremony and new partnership agreement date. On March 4th, the Nikkei Shimbun reported  that...

Looking for a truly unique winter experience in Japan? At Restaurant Kamakura Village  in Nagano, you can enjoy a hot meal inside a real...