After a random knife assault at a bus stop in front of JR Nagano station on January 22 left one person dead and two injured, Nikkan Gendai (Jan 25) raised the issue of how incidents of this nature ...

At around 8:05 p.m. on Jan. 22, police received an emergency call that people had been stabbed near the bus rotary at the Zenkoji Exit of JR Nagano Station. Hiroyoshi Maruyama, a 49-year-old ...

fwiw, the story mentions transport to ski areas, but such buses use the other side of the station. This was the main entrance, the Zenkoji side. Only local buses go here. There are also far more shops ...

The Nakahora Bokujo Purin from Iwate Prefecture came in second, followed by the Shima Purin from Okinawa Prefecture and the Zenkoji Purin from Nagano Prefecture. “(Custard puddings) are drawing ...

History buffs will enjoy touring Zenkoji Temple, home of Japan’s first Buddhist statue or the charming traditional town of Obuse Town, known for its quaint streets lined with traditional shops and ...

Three people, including two men and one woman, were attacked by a suspect wielding a knife-like weapon near the Zenkoji Exit bus rotary of JR Nagano Station, the national broadcaster NHK reported.

It's also listed among the 100 Best Sakura Spots in Japan. ・Shinshu Zenkoji Temple (Nagano): Founded in 642, this temple is surrounded by a stunning array of cherry trees and weeping cherry blossoms, ...

This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 31 km from Zenkoji Temple. The spacious holiday home with a terrace and ...