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 ...

MATSUMOTO, Nagano Prefecture--Authorities in Kamikochi, a mountain resort area and gateway to the Northern Japan Alps, are on high alert after an earthquake swarm triggered avalanches ...

These can live up to their namesake! The Japanese Alps are full of hiking trails around Kamikochi, Hakuba as well as in the northern part, with spectacular views and hot springs to relax in after ...

From Kamikochi, a popular resort area in the Northern Alps, we will head to Karasawa Cirque, one of the most beautiful places in Japan to view the autumn leaves. We will experience a unique ...