Nagano
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Crime & CourtsFake Police Uniforms Found at Cambodian Special Fraud Facility; 29 Japanese Nationals Arrested, Evidence Seized
Fake police uniforms were found at a facility in Poipet in northwestern Cambodia that were allege...
August 23, 2025
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PerspectivesJapan Govt Launches Initiative to Cull Deer in Southern Japanese Alps to Protect Vegetation in Area
INA, Nagano — A wide-ranging initiative to reduce the number of Japanese sika deer around Mt. Sen...
August 18, 2025
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MuseumsLocal History Museum in Nagano Pref. Town Reopens with Twist; Interactive, Costume Exhibits Available for Visitors
IIZUNA, Nagano — A local history museum in Iizuna, Nagano Prefecture, reopened on June 7 after un...
June 27, 2025
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General NewsBear Attacks 2 Men in Nagano Pref. in Japan; Injuries Said to Not Be Life-Threatening
NAGANO — Two forestry workers were attacked by a bear while they were spraying deer repellant in ...
June 26, 2025
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General News
46-year-old Man Killed by Bear in Japan’s Nagano Prefecture; 2nd Man Sustained Minor Injuries
A 46-year-old man was killed by a bear in a forest in Omachi, Nagano Prefecture on Sunday morning...
June 22, 2025
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Travel SpotsKamikochi Highlands Start Welcoming Tourists in Japan’s Nagano Prefecture; Ceremony to Pray for Safety Held to Mark Occasion
A ceremony marking the start of tourist season at the Kamikochi highlands was held in Matsumoto, ...
April 28, 2025
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General NewsEstimated Magnitude 5 Earthquake Hits Nagano Pref. ; No Tsunami Warning Issued (UPDATE 2)
An earthquake with an intensity of lower 5 on the Japanese seismic scale of 7 struck Nagano Prefe...
April 18, 2025
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Travel Spots4,000 Cherry Blossom Trees at Their Peak against Snow-Capped Mountains in Japan’s Matsumoto City
MATSUMOTO, Nagano — About 4,000 cherry trees were seen at their peak on Saturday on an ancient to...
April 13, 2025
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Travel SpotsCherry Blossoms in Full Glory at Japan’s Takato Castle Park; Deep Red Flowers Blooming on About 1,500 Trees
INA, Nagano - The famed Takato-kohigan cherry trees at Takato Castle Site Park in Ina, Nagano Pre...
April 12, 2025
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General News1,000 Hina Dolls Displayed at Museum in Nagano; Event Marks Japan’s Traditional Doll Festival
Six-hundred hina dolls appear together on a 30-tiered showcase that stands about 6 meters high at...
February 12, 2025
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General NewsJapanese Ski Resorts Struggle Amid Declining Birthrate; Attracting Foreign Tourists Key to Success
MATSUMOTO — Many ski resorts in Japan are facing difficulty in staying open. As the number of dom...
February 12, 2025
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Travel SpotsKaruizawa Skating rink’s ‘Stardust’ Event Brings Fantastic Winter Scene for Visitors; ‘I Enjoyed Skating Surrounded by Shining Lights’
At the outdoor skating rink called “KERA-IKE Ice Rink in the Karuizawa Hoshino area” in the resor...
December 24, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeMunicipalities Seek More Local Volunteer Firefighters; Subsidies, Festivals, Speaking Vending Machines Help
MATSUMOTO / TOKYO — The importance of local volunteer firefighters in helping residents evacuate ...
December 23, 2024
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Travel SpotsFree Shuttle Bus Hopes to Bring Tourists To City near Hakuba Ski Resort; Service connecting Hakuba to Nearby Omachi City To Start In December
Free shuttle bus services connecting the popular ski resort village of Hakuba and the neighboring...
December 19, 2024
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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