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Nagano
Nagano
City Overview
Nagano Prefecture is a region that served as the setting for the battle between Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin on Kawanakajima during the Sengoku period. Many visitors visit Zenko-ji Temple, known as Japan's oldest Buddhist temple, and Matsumoto Castle, which has a national treasure castle tower. Blessed by nature, there are many ski areas and campsites, and Kamikochi, Hakuba and Karuizawa are also popular summer resorts. In addition, the Venus Line, which connects Tateshina, Kirikamine, and Mikahara, is known as a driving course where you can enjoy a superb view. In traditional crafts, Kiso lacquerware and Shinshu Pongji are known. Agriculture, which takes advantage of the cool climate, is thriving, and the production of apples and grapes and buckwheat noodles is famous throughout the country.
Basic Information
- Address:
- 692-2, Minami-Nagano, Nagano, Japan
- Region: Chubu Region
- Prefecture: Nagano Prefecture
Demographics
- Total Population:
2,028,135
- Number of Households:
897,360
Major Industries
Agriculture: Lettuce production number one nationally and apple, Chinese cabbage and grape production number two nationally. Apple brands such as Sinano Suite and Sinano Gold are particularly famous.
INDUSTRIAL: Nagano Prefecture is known as an integrated area for the precision machinery industry and is home to a thriving manufacturing of semiconductors, electronic components, optical equipment, watches, etc.
Service trade: There are many tourist destinations, including ski resorts (Hakuma/Shiga Kogen) and hot springs (Bepsho Onsen/Nozawa Onsen), and summer resorts (Karuizawa/Kamikochi).
INDUSTRIAL: Nagano Prefecture is known as an integrated area for the precision machinery industry and is home to a thriving manufacturing of semiconductors, electronic components, optical equipment, watches, etc.
Service trade: There are many tourist destinations, including ski resorts (Hakuma/Shiga Kogen) and hot springs (Bepsho Onsen/Nozawa Onsen), and summer resorts (Karuizawa/Kamikochi).
Local Products
Shinshu soba, oyaki, Nozawa pickled, bandit, gohei rice, Shinshu apple, Shinshu salmon, Misuzu candy, Ichida Hoshi persimmon, Shinshu premium beef, milk bread, Genghis Khan, Oshibori udon, Komagane sauce katsudon, Matsumoto Temari, Iida Mizuhiki, Kiso lacquerware, Shinshu Tsuki
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