Nagano
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Japan In FocusNagano: Full-scale Lake Suwa Fireworks Festival planned for 1st time in 4 years
SUWA, Nagano — The Lake Suwa Fireworks Festival, one of Japan’s foremost firework events, will be he...
March 12, 2023
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Travel SpotsAll-Inclusive Stays Tempt Vacationers with Low-Hassle Luxury in Japan
All-inclusive services are on the rise, with accommodation packages covering everything from dining ...
March 1, 2023
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Japan In FocusNagano: Book Market in Train Station Becomes Gathering Place for Locals and Railway Enthusiasts
NAGANO — A used book market held once or twice a month in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, is serving a...
February 13, 2023
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General NewsPolice Find Two Men Buried in Snow Near Avalanche Site
OTARI, Nagano — Police said Monday that they found two men buried in snow near where two skiers were...
January 30, 2023
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Japan In FocusLocal company in Nagano turning old house, community center into ‘decentralized hotel’
NAGANO — A project is underway to convert a vacant old house and an aging public facility into accom...
January 1, 2023
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Japan In FocusFormer school repurposed as wooden toy museum in Nagano
KISO, Nagano — A wood-built elementary school has reopened as a wooden toy museum 25 years after its...
January 1, 2023
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Japan In FocusNagano: Cow milking, soft serve feature at ranch festival
NAGAWA, Nagano — A farm in the town of Nagawa, Nagano Prefecture, held its annual ranch festival at ...
December 11, 2022
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Travel SpotsMt. Asama on Nagano, Gunma border shows signs of autumn
Mt. Asama, which straddles Gunma and Nagano prefectures, displays clear signs of autumn on Wednesday...
October 26, 2022
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Japan In FocusNagano: Competition puts spin on homebuilt bicycles
TAKAYAMA, Nagano — Cyclists took to the streets in the town of Takayama, Nagano Prefecture, last mon...
July 24, 2022
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Japan In FocusFans flock to Nagano museum to honor late painter Taizi Harada
SUWA, Nagano — Mourners prayed for the soul of late painter Taizi Harada in front of an altar and se...
March 29, 2022
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Japan In FocusNagano: Absence of frozen lake surface cracks reported to deities
SUWA, Nagano — About 30 people took part in a traditional ceremony held last month to report to the ...
March 15, 2022
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Japan In FocusNagano: Chemical product inspector rewarded for detailed work
NAGANO — The government has bestowed upon Haruhiko Kuwabara, 65, the title of contemporary master cr...
December 28, 2021
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Japan In FocusNagano: ‘Village of stars’ earns world record recognition
NAGANO — The village of Achi, Nagano Prefecture, has been recognized with a Guinness World Record fo...
April 27, 2021
Top Articles in Nagano
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Estimated Magnitude 5 Earthquake Hits Nagano Pref. ; No Tsunami Warning Issued (UPDATE 2)
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Israeli Tourists Refused Accommodation at Hotel in Japan’s Nagano Pref., Prompting Protest by Israeli Embassy and Probe by Prefecture
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46-year-old Man Killed by Bear in Japan’s Nagano Prefecture; 2nd Man Sustained Minor Injuries
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Cherry Blossoms in Full Glory at Japan’s Takato Castle Park; Deep Red Flowers Blooming on About 1,500 Trees
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Over 7,000 Children Attend Concert Dedicated to Seiji Ozawa; Performance Closes 2024 Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival, The First Since Ozawa’s Death