A Virtual View of Nagano   NAGANO - Take a walk outside of your flat, photographic world and enter one of our virtual reality views of Nagano. First, download the IPIX plug-in, then click on one of the views below to see a nearly 360-degree panorama. Check back with us often - we'll have new images as the games continue, courtesty of the Salt Lake City Tribune.

The Monkeys of Nagano   NAGANO - Get up close and personal with the famous snow-monkeys of Nagano.

The Ski Jump   NAGANO - Take a dramatic look up the face of one of the most exciting events of this Winter Olympics - the ski jump - as preparations get under way for the competition.

Drumming in the Streets   NAGANO - Japan is full of many complex cultural institutions. Here, we get an in-your-face view of Japanese street drummers performing.

Closing Ceremonies   NAGANO - Our friends in Nagano have managed to sneak in and give us a preview of the venue for the closing ceremonies - in nearly 360-degrees!

Nagano at Dusk   NAGANO - It's not all placid, snow-covered mountains with monkeys wandering the streets. Here's a look at downtown Nagano at dusk.

Media at Work   NAGANO - The world's press corps works shoulder-to-shoulder at the main press center at the 1998 Winter Olympics.

Curling Venue   NAGANO - It's not the world's most popular sport, and some call it shuffleboard on skates. Whatever your opinion, here's the venue in 360 degrees.