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    Nagano Prefecture

    Prefecture of Japan
    pref.nagano.lg.jp

    Nagano Prefecture is a landlocked prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of Honshū. Nagano Prefecture has a population of 2,007,682 and has a geographic area of 13,561.56 square kilometres. Nagano Prefecture borders Niigata Prefecture to the north, Gunma Prefecture to the northeast, Saitama Prefecture to the east, Yamanashi Prefecture to the southeast, Shizuoka Prefecture and Aichi Prefecture to the south, and Gifu Prefecture and Toyama Prefecture to the west. Nagano is the capital and largest city of Nagano Prefecture, with other major cities including Matsumoto, Ueda, and Iida. Nagano Prefecture has impressive highland areas of the Japanese Alps, including most of the Hida Mountains, Kiso Mountains, and Akaishi Mountains which extend into the neighbouring prefectures. The area's mountain ranges, natural scenery, and history has gained Nagano Prefecture international recognition as a winter sports tourist destination, and hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics. Wikipedia

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  2. www3.pref.nara.jp

    Surrounded by mountains reaching 3,000 meters in height, Nagano Prefecture is called the rooftop of Japan. Nagano is landlocked and borders eight other prefectures. Eight of Japan's water systems originate in Nagano. These rivers divide the flatlands of Nagano into six regions. Main industries
  3. en.wikipedia.org

    Japan is often divided into regions, each containing one or more of the country's 47 prefectures at large. Sometimes, they are referred to as "blocs" (ブロック, burokku), or "regional blocs" (地域ブロック, chiiki burokku) as opposed to more granular regional divisions.They are not official administrative units, though they have been used by government officials for statistical and ...
  4. jtbra-nagano.jp

    Photo provided by Ishikawa Prefecture Kanazawa City. Matsumoto Castle This is the oldest castle of the five structure castle towers, and was built during the Warring States Period. Its black and white colors look magnificent against the mountains of the Japanese Alps, and it is a national treasure. Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture Tumago-juku
  5. sakurajapan.co.uk

    Aug 20, 2024IntroductionJapan, a land of rich cultural and geographical diversity, is divided into 47 prefectures, each with its history, traditions, and attractions. This guide introduces Japan's prefectural system, highlights the unique features of each region, and provides a brief overview of all prefectures. Whether you're visiting or simply curious, this guide will help you appreciate Japan's ...
  6. snowmonkeyresorts.com

    Nov 21, 2024Japan's geographical landscape is often categorized into various regions (and sub-regions), which can be perplexing for first-time visitors. The country is divided into 47 prefectures, each with its own unique characteristics and attractions. While some prefectures, such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nagano, are well-known internationally, many others may not be as familiar.
  7. japantravel101.com

    Sep 15, 2024By Prefecture. Japan has 47 Prefectures. It is like states/provinces. Under prefectures, there are municipalities such as county (gun), city (shi). In case of Tokyo, they have special wards (ku) and cities under Tokyo prefecture. Prefectures are generally called Ken. Except for: Tokyo (To), Hokkaido (Do), Osaka and Kyoto (Fu)
  8. jrailpass.com

    Japan is a chain of islands. Japan's four main islands, from north to south, are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.The Ryukyu Islands, which include Okinawa, are a chain to the south of Kyushu.. Together, the islands form the Japanese archipelago. It has 47 prefectures which are in turn geographically divided into eight regions: Hokkaido (island), Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku ...
  9. japanlivingguide.com

    Nagano Prefecture is located in the Chubu region in Honshu. The capital is Nagano-shi. It is bordered by eight prefectures: Gunma, Saitama, Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Aichi, Gifu, Toyama, and Niigata. The climate is characterized by large temperature differences between summer and winter, and between day and night.
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