Nagano Prefecture—Visitors to the popular monkey park here have been delighted by the sight of wild Japanese macaques soaking in hot springs to escape the winter chill. Approximately 30 snow ...

And none of this is reserved just for humans. In the north of Nagano, Jigokudani Yaen-Koen, widely known as Snow Monkey Park, is duly renowned. The pink-faced snow macaques in Mt Takasaki Monkey ...

Shoulder season refers to the period of time between peak season and off. This can last months or weeks depending on ...

It’s only logical right? If you want to experience the hot springs and snow monkeys in Nagano or Skytree in Tokyo, there will certainly be fewer foreign tourists around. In September and October ...

Image by Maritxu22 via depositphotos For those interested in experiencing the wonder of snow monkeys in hot springs, planning a visit during the winter months from December to March is ideal. The park ...

Exploring the animal kingdom is a fascinating journey, and discovering animals that share the same starting letter can be both educational and thrilling. This article will introduce you to 15 ...

The Japan News also reported that in Matsumoto, Nagano, about 4,000 cherry trees were seen at their peak on Saturday (April 12) on an ancient tomb against a view of the snow-capped Northern Alps ...

Following decades of speculation, skepticism and lack of consensus, Nepal’s government has announced the country’s first-ever ...

A Japanese zoo has killed 57 snow monkeys by lethal injection, after they were found to be carrying genes of an "invasive alien species." One third of the monkeys at the Takagoyama Nature Zoo were ...