The monkeys at Joshinetsu Kogen National Park in Nagano, Japan, are not afraid to approach humans, and they’re known to deliver a slap to human paparazzi who get out of line.

One spot that caught our eye is Nagano Prefecture, a mountainous area in central Japan (and host of the 1998 Winter Olympics). Nagano offers all kinds of opportunities for outdoor adventure, and ...

Nagano is your gateway to the Japanese Alps, the country’s steepest mountains, and conveniently located on Honshu, the main island. The Shinkansen bullet train ride is 80-100 minutes from Tokyo ...

The medallion depicts the American flag in the background and a bobsled team in the foreground - "NAGANO 1998 [/] USA [/] BOBSLED". The 1998 Winter Olympics, also known as the Games of the XVIII ...

The medallion depicts the American flag in the background and a ski jumper in the foreground - "NAGANO 1998 [/] USA [/] SKI JUMPING". The 1998 Winter Olympics, also known as the Games of the XVIII ...