Unmanned cargo helicopter demo in central Japan

Unmanned cargo helicopter demo in central Japan

The city of Ina and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. conduct a flight test of an unmanned helicopter for cargo transport in Ina, Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 14, 2023.

Unmanned cargo helicopter demo in central Japan

Unmanned cargo helicopter demo in central Japan

The city of Ina and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. conduct a flight test of an unmanned helicopter for cargo transport in Ina, Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 14, 2023.

Japanese doctor abducted in Ethiopia, freed in Kenya

Japanese doctor abducted in Ethiopia, freed in Kenya

INA, Japan - Chihiro Akahane, 34, brother of Keiko Akahane, 32, and her mother Chieko, 64, appear before reporters at a relative's house in Ina, Nagano Prefecture, Jan. 8 after Keiko, a female Japanese doctor abducted in Ethiopia, was freed in Kenya. Keiko was abducted by an armed group in Ethiopia on Sept. 22, 2008.

Not just retirees, but younger urbanites seek quieter rural life

Not just retirees, but younger urbanites seek quieter rural life

Photo taken June 3, 2017, shows participants in a farming event to plant rice in Ina, Nagano Prefecture, central Japan. The event is aimed at encouraging urbanites to settle in the city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japanese doctor abducted in Ethiopia, freed in Kenya

Japanese doctor abducted in Ethiopia, freed in Kenya

INA, Japan - Chihiro Akahane, 34, brother of Keiko Akahane, 32, and her mother Chieko, 64, appear before reporters at a relative's house in Ina, Nagano Prefecture, Jan. 8 after Keiko, a female Japanese doctor abducted in Ethiopia, was freed in Kenya. Keiko was abducted by an armed group in Ethiopia on Sept. 22, 2008. (Kyodo)

Mt. Komagatake from Nakasendo Hiyoshi Village

Mt. Komagatake from Nakasendo Hiyoshi Village

The Kiso Komagatake seen from Hishoshimura which was a shukuba of the former Nakasendo. Hiyoshimura is located to the northeast of Kisogun and southwest of Nagano prefecture, and most of the land is forest. Komagatake is a beautiful mountain made of all granite, in the north of the Kiso range, and to the west of Ina Basin.==Date:unknown, Place:Nagano, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number38‐18‐0]