Once believed extinct in the Central Japan Alps, rock ptarmigans hatched at a zoo were transported to a mountain in Nagano Prefecture for eventual release into the wild. It will be the first ...

It is ideal for families and anyone looking for a quiet getaway. On sunny days, the breathtaking views of Lake Aokiko and the majestic Northern Japan Alps from various viewpoints throughout the resort ...

Avalanches in the Japanese mountains killed six skiers in January. Officials are urging skiers and snowboarders to understand the risks in the backcountry. The death of former world champion skier ...

Uncover Japan’s best-kept secrets with these 10 underrated destinations, from Kanazawa’s rich history to Yakushima’s serene ...

Originally founded in 1985, but closed in 1992, only to be resurrected in 2011, the new operation based in the Japanese alps, the highest distillery in Japan, has roared back to life, complete with ...

Also known as the Roof of Japan, the dramatic alpine landscape includes a road carved through ice creating "snow walls" ...