Nagano is where the 1988 Olympics were held.
During our recent visit to Japan, we spent a few days in the Japan Alps on and around Lake Nojiri. Yes, Japan has its own "Alps" and they are referred to as that, the Japan Alps. We don't ski, but know from others that Japan has some of the best skiing in the world,...
Japan is well known as home to Toyota, Honda, Mazda and other car manufacturers. However, within the country, it seems as though the rail system is what rules the landscape. I don’t believe any country on Earth has a rail system so well developed and operated as...