Discover the newly redesigned Kawachinagano Japanese Garden in Carmel, featuring improved stormwater capacity and enhanced ...

South Korea's journey at the top Asian men's under-23 football tournament came to an end in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Coached ...

The smell of rubber is everywhere as the ageing machine press coughs up a tray full of ice hockey pucks that will hit the ...

On Feb. 6, the Guam Visitors Bureau paid a courtesy visit to the Mayor of Nagano, Kenji Ogiwara. The visit came after a recent meeting with the U.S. Embassy in Japan where talks of rebuilding ties ...

It was a positive performance for the Reds to start out the new year, with only a goal lacking for Gareth Taylor’s side.

Purchase a bus ticket for ¥2,000 JPY or $13 USD. The scenic views of snowy valleys and quaint towns make the hour-long ride ...

Abundant snowfall, natural onsens, varied slopes and immersive culture make Japan not only one of the most snow-sure destinations in the world, but also one of the most exciting Contrary to my ...

Winter is approaching, and Japanese ski resorts are ready! One of Japan’s most awesome winter attractions, among its many beautiful sightseeing spots, are the ski resorts and onsen towns that offer a ...

Using wild sansai (mountain vegetables) foraged at dawn and heirloom greens from alpine farms, chef Masahiro Tanabe serves his Nature French risotto with a whopping 54 varieties of greens from ...

Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo or Ueno Station to Nagano Station. It takes about 1.5 hours and costs around ¥8,000-¥9,000 (~S$70-79). This is the fastest and easiest option. Budget ...

If there is anyone who knows about skiing, it’s Kenji Ogiwara. Before turning to politics and becoming Mayor of Nagano, Ogiwara was a professional skier, picking up two gold medals at the 1992 and ...