All 12 dazzling floats have gathered for the historic Spring Takayama Festival in this central Japan city for the first time ...

Here are some articles to help you plan out your stay: Get immersed in the traditional side of Japan, far from the hustle and bustle of the big cities, with a visit to Takayama, the little Kyoto ...

Nagano (長野) is one of Japan’s top travel spots, known for its seasonal beauty, stunning mountains, and rich history and culture. This guide covers the best times to visit, must-see sights, local food, ...

On the evening of August 18, a significant earthquake measuring magnitude 5.0 struck Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The tremor was strong enough to be felt across a wide area, including parts of the Chubu ...

Nagano Prefecture, a mountainous region in central Japan just a train ride away from Tokyo, offers all kinds of opportunities for outdoor adventure. Although it’s not far from Tokyo, Nagano is a ...

Perhaps that’s why the so-called Three-Star Road linking the central Honshu prefectures of Nagano, Gifu, Toyama and Ishikawa stands out from the pack of Japan’s other prescribed tourist routes ...

NAGOYA--Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai ... The “HC85 series” train for Hida limited express service on the Takayama Line connects JR Nagoya Station in Aichi Prefecture and Takayama ...

"Kaminari" means "thunder" in Japanese, and the 30-meter-high Kaminari-daki waterfall in Takayama, Nagano Prefecture, more than lives up to its name. This natural wonder looks and sounds ...

Gifu -- All 12 dazzling floats have gathered for the historic Spring Takayama Festival in this central Japan city for the first time in three years. The Spring Takayama Festival, also known as the ...