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(Related: What locals love about Japan.) Rob Goss is a freelance writer based in Tokyo, covering travel and culture in Japan. Follow him on Instagram.

Nagano Prefecture, a mountainous region in central Japan just a train ride away from Tokyo, offers all kinds of opportunities for outdoor adventure. Although it’s not far from Tokyo, Nagano is a ...