Nagano Prefecture

Hiking expeditions in Japanese mountains

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Mount Hakkai and Mount Tanigawa hiking records

Personal travel logs document various hiking expeditions across different mountainous regions in Japan. Initial records detail climbs to Mount Karamatsu in the Happo-one area, noting routes affected by a 2018 landslide,

Japanese banks expanding sustainability-linked loans

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Chugoku Bank provides sustainability-linked loan to QOL Service

Japanese financial institutions are increasingly utilizing sustainability-linked loans to incentivize corporate decarbonization and sustainable management practices. Iida Shinkin Bank has introduced a system offering pr

Japanese railway travel and regional tourism

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Japan regional travel via specialized railway passes

Information regarding Japanese railway travel highlights both specific fare exceptions and the use of specialized passes for regional tourism. In certain sections of the JR Group, such as the Sekisho Line and the Ou Mai

Japanese municipal premium voucher programs

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Japanese municipalities launch premium gift certificate programs

Japanese municipalities have implemented various premium voucher and gift certificate schemes to support residents and stimulate local economies. In Kanagawa Prefecture, Kawasaki City launched a digital voucher program

Japan residential road speed limit reduction

4 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Japan reduces residential road speed limit to 30 km/h

As of September 1, 2026, Japan has implemented amendments to the Road Traffic Act, reducing the statutory speed limit on residential “living roads” from 60 km/h to 30 km/h. These roads are defined as paths used for daily

Digital Hollywood University educational initiatives

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Digital Hollywood to support Nagano Prefecture DX High School project

Digital Hollywood University (DHU) has expanded its educational and regional involvement through new partnerships and projects in Japan. In late August 2026, the university announced a partnership with Ame ni mo Makezu

Marathon events and sponsorships in Japan

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Alpen Co., Ltd. expands marathon sponsorship to 18 events in Japan

Various marathon events and sponsorships are being organized across Japan. The Alps Azumino National Government Park has announced its 13th annual Relay Marathon for September 27, 2026, featuring a 42.195 km loop course

Japanese summer travel trends toward cool highlands

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Japanese highland hot spring resorts offer summer retreats

Digital travel platform Agoda reported a significant surge in Japanese travelers searching for domestic cool-weather destinations for late summer 2026. This “cool-cation” trend saw search volumes for locations such as th

Japanese schools resuming second semester classes

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Schools across Japan resume classes for second semester

Schools across various regions in Japan have begun resuming classes for the second semester following summer breaks. In Aomori Prefecture, approximately 182 out of 381 public schools resumed classes on August 24. In Obi

Japanese onsen and specialized wellness tourism promotion

5 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: New specialized sauna facilities launch in Ichinomiya and Gujo City

The focus of Japan’s onsen and wellness hospitality has recently expanded to include highly specialized sauna-centric facilities. In Aichi Prefecture, At-in Co., Ltd. launched a crowdfunding campaign for ‘Super Sauna Ich