59K views · 745 reactions | 25 years ago at the Opening Ceremony of Nagano 1998, sumo grand champion Yokozuna Akebono performed ‘dohyo-iri’, the ceremonial entrance into the ring, to welcome the start of the Olympic Winter Games. #Nagano98 | Olympics | Facebook

16K views · 681 reactions | 22 years ago today: the Czech hockey team wins the gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan  The Czech Republic beat Russia 1-0 in the final. | Prague Morning | Facebook

34K views · 919 reactions | Step through the gateway at Seisuiji Temple in Nagano City and climb the stairway to maple-spotting heaven. The temple’s stunning canopy of red and yellow foliage is now in full Autumn glory. For a collection of fall foliage videos, visit https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/170/ #NHKWorld | NHK WORLD-JAPAN | Facebook

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2.8K views · 37 reactions | Snow Monkey Park in Japan (Jigokudani...

7.3K views · 112 reactions | Jigokudani Onsen, in the Nagano mountains, is an iconic spot known for its natural hot springs and, above all, its snow monkeys.  In winter, these Japanese macaques descend from the snow-capped mountains to bask in the hot-water pools. ❄️ Why not take a closer look  #japanexperience #jigokudanionsen #nagano #naganoprefecture #jigokudani #voyageaujapon #japantravel #japan #lejapon | Japan Experience | Facebook