Sources: Kyodo News
The opening ceremony for the 2025 World Expo is held in Osaka, Japan, which includes pavilions for 160 countries. 2025-04-13
A man kills four people in a shooting and stabbing attack in Nakano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. 2023-05-25
An avalanche on Mount Norikura in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, kills two people, including American skier Kyle Smaine. 2023-01-29
Heavy rain in Japan causes a landslide in Okaya, Nagano. Three people are dead after the landslide damaged their house. 2021-08-15
Nissan announces that it will buy 34% of fellow Japanese car manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors for 237.4 billion yen ($2.2 billion). 2016-05-12
A tour bus carrying skiers runs off the road in Japan's Nagano Prefecture with at least 14 people dead and injuring another 27. 2016-01-15
A man kills five people in the Japanese city of Sumoto in a prolonged stabbing attack. 2015-03-9
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake occurs in Nagano Prefecture in Japan resulting in at least 30 people being injured as several homes collapse. 2014-11-22
Apple loses a patent dispute against Samsung Electronics smartphones and tablets in Tokyo, Japan. 2012-08-31
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hits Nagano Prefecture in Japan, resulting in at least seven injuries. 2011-06-30