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	Topics Nagano, Nagano Topic Home , the capital cityCities of Japan A is a local administrative unit in Japan.... of Nagano PrefectureNagano Prefecture is located on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Nagano. ... , is located in the northern part of the prefecture near the confluence of the Chikuma and the SaiSai Summary Sai may refer to:* Sai, a weapon used in certain martial arts, of Okinawan origin... rivers, on the main Japanese island of HonshuHonshu Honshu listen is the largest island of Japan, called the Mainland; it is south of Hokkaido across the Tsugaru Strait,... . As of July 1, 2006, the city had an estimated populationPopulation Summary In sociology and biology, a population is the collection of people, or organisms of a particular species, living in a given ... of 378,059. The total land area is 737.86 km². Description Nagano is most famous for Zenko-jiZenko-ji ' is a Buddhist temple, located in Nagano, Japan.... , a 7th century7th century The 7th century is the period from 601 - 700 in accordance with the Julian calendar in the Christian Era.... BuddhistBuddhism Buddhism is a dharmic, non-theistic religion, a way of life, a practical philosophy, and arguably a form of psychology.... temple which overlooks the city. A million tourists visit Nagano annually, the gateway to a variety of sightseeing spots. Nagano was originally a small town in Kamiminochi District (????)Kamiminochi District, Nagano Kamiminochi is a district located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.... built around the hilltop temple, the largest wooden building in eastern Japan, but the city now encompasses locations that were within Sarashina (???)Sarashina District, Nagano Sarashina was a district located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.... , Hanishina (???)Hanishina District, Nagano Hanishina is a district located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.... , and Kamitakai (????)Kamitakai District, Nagano Kamitakai is a district located in Nagano, Japan.... Districts as well. In 1998, Nagano hosted to the XVIII Olympic Winter Games. Geography Surrounding municipalities ?All but the city of MyokoMyoko, Niigata Myoko, Niigata is the name of several places, times and things:... are within Nagano Prefecture. North - ShinanoShinano, Nagano is a town located in Kamiminochi District, Nagano, Japan.... , Kamiminochi DistrictKamiminochi District, Nagano Kamiminochi is a district located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.... (???????), IizunaIizuna, Nagano Iizuna is a village located in North side of Nagano City,Kamiminochi District, Nagano, Japan.... , Kamiminochi District (???????), MyokoMyoko, Niigata Myoko, Niigata is the name of several places, times and things:... , Niigata PrefectureNiigata Prefecture Summary is located on Honshu island on the coast of the Sea of Japan.... (??????) East - NakanoFacts About Nakano, Nagano Nakano is a city located in Nagano, Japan.... (???), ObuseObuse, Nagano Obuse is a town located in Kamitakai District, Nagano, Japan.... , Kamitakai DistrictFacts About Kamitakai District, Nagano Kamitakai is a district located in Nagano, Japan.... (????????), SuzakaSuzaka, Nagano Suzaka is a city located in Nagano, Japan.... (???) South - Ueda (???)?ChikumaChikuma, Nagano Chikuma is a city located in Nagano, Japan.... (???) Southwest - OmachiOmachi, Nagano Overview Omachi is a city located in Nagano, Japan.... (???), OmiOmi, Nagano Omi is a village located in Higashichikuma District, Nagano, Japan.... , Higashichikuma DistrictHigashichikuma District, Nagano Higashichikuma is a district located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.... (???????), ChikuhokuChikuhoku, Nagano is a village located in Higashichikuma District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.... , Higashichikuma District (???????), IkusakaIkusaka, Nagano Ikusaka is a village located in Higashichikuma District, Nagano, Japan.... , Higashichikuma District (???????) West - ShinshushinmachiShinshushin, Nagano Shinshushin is a town located in Kamiminochi District, Nagano, Japan.... , Kamiminochi District (????????)?NakajoNakajo, Nagano Nakajo is a village located in Kamiminochi District, Nagano, Japan.... Kamiminochi District (???????), OgawaOgawa, Nagano Ogawa is a village located in Kamiminochi District, Nagano, Japan.... , Kamiminochi District (???????) Northwest - HakubaHakuba, Nagano Hakuba is a village located in Kitaazumi District, Nagano, Japan.... , Kitaazumi District (???????), OtariOtari, Nagano Otari is a village located in Kitaazumi District, Nagano, Japan.... , Kitaazumi District (???????) History The city is located within Minuchi (???), Takai (??), Sarashina (???), and Hanishina (???) Districts in the ancient Shinano ProvinceShinano Province Shinano is an old province of Japan that is now present day Nagano prefecture.... . Zenko-jiZenko-ji ' is a Buddhist temple, located in Nagano, Japan.... relocated from the current city of IidaIida, Nagano Iida is a city located in southern Nagano Prefecture, Japan.... . (642). Afterwards, the town of Monzen becomes one of the motel towns of Hokkoku KaidoHokkoku Kaido The was a highway in Japan during the Edo period.... . The Battles of KawanakajimaBattles of Kawanakajima The ' were fought in the Sengoku Period of Japan between Takeda Shingen of Kai province and Uesugi Kenshin of Echigo province... were held, where Shigen Takeda(????) and Kenshin Uesugi (????) fought. Inu-no-Mansui (???? or ??????) (1742), the water level reached at 6.4m(21ft) at Akanuma (near the border with the former town Toyono) Due to Zenko-ji Earthquake (May 8, 1847), nearly 10,000 people died (including the other disasters in Iiyama) Gained city status (1897) Matsushiro (?????) was built (Started in 1944, but cancelled in 1945 due to the end of war) Biggest mergers of the Showa Era I (1954) Due to the flooding of Chikuma River (1959), 71 people are dead or missing and 20,000 homes were flooded Biggest mergers of the Showa Era II(1966) Matsushiro Earthquake (??????) Due to Landslides (?????????)(1985), 26 people died and 60 homes were destroyed or near-destroyed Hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics1998 Winter Olympics The 1998 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XVIII Olympic Winter Games, were held in 1998 in Nagano, Japan.... and the 1998 Winter Paralympics1998 Winter Paralympics Overview The Seventh Winter Paralympics were held alongside the Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan.... (1998) Became a Core cityFacts About Core city Core cities are cities of Japan designated by Article 252, Clause 22 and the first term of the Local Autonomy Law.... (1999) Due to the Biggest Mergers in Heisei Era, the city absorbed the municipalities of the town of ToyonoToyono, Nagano Toyono is a town located in Kamiminochi District, Nagano, Japan.... , and the village of TogakushiTogakushi, Nagano Togakushi was a village located in Kamiminochi District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.... , and KinasaKinasa, Nagano Kinasa is a village located in Kamiminochi District, Nagano, Japan.... Kamiminochi DistrictKamiminochi District, Nagano Kamiminochi is a district located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.... , and the village of OokaOoka, Nagano Ooka is a village located in Sarashina District, Nagano, Japan.... and Sarashina DistrictSarashina District, Nagano Sarashina was a district located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.... . Hosted the 2005 Special Olympics World Winter Games2005 Special Olympics World Winter Games The 2005 Special Olympics Winter World Games were hosted at Nagano in Japan and were the first Special Olympics World Games ... . Municipal timeline April 1, 1897 - The first city of Nagano was founded. (Nagano became the first city founded in Nagano PrefectureNagano Prefecture is located on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Nagano. ... and the 43rd city in JapanJapan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of China, Korea, and Russia, stretching from... ). October 16, 1966 - The current and the second city of Nagano was founded by merging with 8 municipalities, including the original city itself. January 1, 2005 - The city absorbed the municipalities from Kamiminochi DistrictKamiminochi District, Nagano Kamiminochi is a district located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.... and Sarashina DistrictSarashina District, Nagano Overview Sarashina was a district located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.... (OokaFacts About Ooka, Nagano Ooka is a village located in Sarashina District, Nagano, Japan.... ). Sightseeing The historic site of the Battles of KawanakajimaBattles of Kawanakajima The ' were fought in the Sengoku Period of Japan between Takeda Shingen of Kai province and Uesugi Kenshin of Echigo province... has been retained as parkland, with a municipal museum of the history of the Zenkoji plain. Matsushiro, the former castle town of the Sanada clanSanada clan The Sanada clan of Shinano province were quite obscure in their past, but it may be known that the Sanada were related to th... , is located in the southern part of the city. The town retains an historical atmosphere, preserving many old samurai residences, temples, and gardens of the feudal period, including the remains of the castle and mansion of feudal lord Sanada Jumangoku. Sporting venues built for the Winter Olympics include the M-WaveM-Wave M-Wave is an indoor sporting arena located in Nagano, Japan.... speed-skating arena (with the world's largest wooden suspension roof), Big Hat arena, and the Aqua Wing ArenaAqua Wing Arena Aqua Wing Arena was an indoor ice hockey arena in Nagano, Japan.... . To north of the city is the village of IizunaIizuna, Nagano Iizuna is a village located in North side of Nagano City,Kamiminochi District, Nagano, Japan.... . A popular destination in both summer and winter, it includes an Olympic ski resortSki A ski is a long flat device worn on the feet designed to help the wearer slide over snow.... , campsiteCampsite Overview A campsite is a place used for camping.... , onsenOnsen An onsen is a Japanese hot spring bath.... , 10 ponds, and a mountain slide ride. Northeast of the city is Japan's largest ski resort, Shiga Kogen, with the nearby Jigokudani Monkey ParkJigokudani Monkey Park Japan's Jigokudani Monkey Park is in Yamanouchi, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture.... , famous for the wild Japanese Snow MonkeysJapanese Macaque The Japanese Macaque, also known as the Snow Monkey, is a terrestrial Old World monkey species native to northern Japa... often found bathing in its hot springs. Just south of the downtown core, in Shinonoi, Mt. Chausu hosts the Nagano Chausuyama Zoo, an outdoor dinosaur park, botanical garden, and a museum of natural history. Transportation The city's main railway hub, Nagano StationNagano Station is a railway station in the city of Nagano in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.... , and the smaller Shinonoi StationShinonoi Station is a railway station located in the city of Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.... , were expanded for the 1998 Winter Olympics. The Hokuriku ShinkansenHokuriku Shinkansen The Hokuriku Shinkansen is a Shinkansen rail line which opened in 1997 between Takasaki and Nagano; it is called the Nagano ... opened in 1997, connecting Nagano to Takasaki, GunmaTakasaki, Gunma Takasaki is a city located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan.... . Nagano Station also serves the Shinano Railway LineShinano Railway Line \|}The is a 65.1 km private railway line in Nagano Prefecture, Japan between Karuizawa Station, Karuizawa and Shinonoi Stat... , Shin'etsu Main LineShin'etsu Main Line is a set of lines operated by the East Japan Railway Company.... , and Iiyama LineIiyama Line The is a railway line in Japan linking Toyono Station in Nagano, Nagano Prefecture and Echigo-Kawaguchi Station in Kawaguchi, Kit... . The JRJapan Railways Overview The Japan Railways Group, more commonly known as JR, is a government-subsidised group of eight private companies that ... Chuo Main LineChuo Main Line Kanda StationOchanomizu StationSuidobashi Station... connects Nagano to the major city of NagoyaNagoya, Aichi is the fourth largest and the third most prosperous city in Japan.... in Aichi PrefectureAichi Prefecture is located in the Chubu region of Japan. The capital is Nagoya. ... . The Nagano Electric RailwayNagano Electric Railway The is a private railway based in Nagano, Japan.... also runs the Nagano Line to major sites around Nagano City and its suburbs. The city is connected by rail south to MatsumotoMatsumoto, Nagano Matsumoto* is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.... via the Shinonoi LineFacts About Shinonoi Line The is a rail line in Japan. Part of the East Japan Railway Company, it runs from Shinonoi Station in Nagano, Nagano Prefecture t... , which terminates at Shinonoi Station. Buses for Kawanaka-jima Bus and the Nagano Dentetsu Bus Co. service the city, and depart both Nagano Station and the Nagano Bus Terminal just west of the station. The city's nearest domestic airport is Matsumoto AirportMatsumoto Airport Matsumoto Airport , also known as Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport, is an airport serving Matsumoto, a city in the Nagano Pre... , connected via a 70-minute express bus from Nagano City. Education Elementary Schools Junior High Schools High Schools Nagano Nihon University High School has one of the most well-known sports programs in Nagano prefecture. Its track and field club has taken part in a national interscholastic meet. The long distance running team took part in the national high school Ekiden championships in 2003 for the first time. Since then, the team has taken part in the national Ekiden twice, in 2004 and 2005. Kosen External links [ http://yudanaka-onsen.info/ yudanaka-spa.]