MATSUMOTO, Nagano Prefecture--A landslide early April 27 prompted authorities here to close off a prefectural road leading to Kamikochi, a hugely popular tourist destination. A ceremony to mark the ...

MATSUMOTO, Nagano Prefecture--Hikers eager to savor fresh, cool mountain air and breathtaking scenery are descending on Kamikochi in central Japan now that summer has arrived. As with any wilderness ...

It's easy to see why Japan is a dream vacation destination for so many people. Beautiful art, unique culture, rich history, and a delicious food scene are among the top reasons to visit the country.

You don’t have to love hiking to appreciate the best of Japan’s natural scenery. If an arduous trek up a rocky mountain isn’t your idea of a good time, consider a leisurely bus tour through the ...

KAMIKOCHI, Nagano Prefecture -- In his novel "The House of Nire," Morio Kita writes, "In the already fading light the linked peaks of the Alps were solid and harsh, all ranged there in the early dusk ...

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Tsukuba, Japan—Globally, salmonids have been widely introduced into freshwater areas for aquaculture and recreational angling. brown trout (Salmo trutta), which are native to Europe, and brook trout ...

KAMIKOCHI, Nagano - The inauguration of the nation’s newest national holiday - Mountain Day - on Aug. 11 reflects the government’s aim to promote Japan’s mountainous regions as international tourist ...