On the evening of August 18, a significant earthquake measuring magnitude 5.0 struck Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The tremor was strong enough to be felt across a wide area, including parts of the Chubu ...

All 12 dazzling floats have gathered for the historic Spring Takayama Festival in this central Japan city for the first time in thre･･･ ...

"Kaminari" means "thunder" in Japanese, and the 30-meter-high Kaminari-daki waterfall in Takayama, Nagano Prefecture, more than lives up to its name. This natural wonder looks and sounds ...

Here are some articles to help you plan out your stay: Get immersed in the traditional side of Japan, far from the hustle and bustle of the big cities, with a visit to Takayama, the little Kyoto ...

Gifu -- All 12 dazzling floats have gathered for the historic Spring Takayama Festival in this central Japan city for the first time in three years. The Spring Takayama Festival, also known as the ...