Sources: Kyodo News
Japanese defense minister Shinjiro Koizumi says that troops were sent to Akita Prefecture after a series of more than 50 bear attacks since April, which resulted in 12 deaths and over 100 injuries. Governor Kenta Suzuki (政治家) requested aid, saying that local authorities lack manpower to handle the situation. 2025-11-5
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
The death toll from heavy rains in Japan rises to 94, with over 50 people still reported missing. 2018-07-8
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 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
Japanese electronics company Sony reduces sales and profit forecasts due to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, a computer hacking attack and slowing demand in the US and Europe. 2011-07-28
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hits Nagano Prefecture in Japan, resulting in at least seven injuries. 2011-06-30
The Prime Minister of Japan Naoto Kan voices concerns about rowdy anti-Japanese protests in China, sparked by a recent territorial dispute. 2010-10-18