ABOUT
NAGANO

A treasure trove of nature, history and culture, Nagano Prefecture is a place that offers utter serenity. The perfect location to ensconce in breathtaking natural phenomena and find your peace of mind.

THE
HEART
OF
JAPAN

Located in the exact center of the Honshu mainland and well known for hosting the 1998 Winter Olympics, Nagano is blessed with a variety of scenic beauty in all four seasons.
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Nagano's Heritage
STORY OF TERROIR
Nagano Prefecture is built on coexistence with abundant nature, blessed with its motherly offerings.
Nagano’s terroir is carefully protected and restored by the gratitude of the people, and has been carefully handed down to the present day.

Rooted in deep nature & rituals
HIDDEN GEMS

While Nagano’s vast nature offers many blessings, its environmental aspects such as the incredibly heavy snowfall and mountainous & volcanic land base create challenging obstacles in daily life. Coexisting with its terroir and utilizing creativity born from these constraints, Nagano is the home to numerous specialties - hidden gems that can only be found here.

EDITORIAL：Nagano beneath the surface
UNEARTH

Diving deeper into the mystique world of Nagano,
UNEARTH editorial series reveals the history and cultural background,
offering an in-depth look into the specialities of Nagano.

EDITORIAL: Shaping the connection
AFFINITY

Connecting Nagano to the world, the AFFINITY editorial series focuses on talents and events abroad that shed light to the cultural, historical background as well as specialities of Nagano.
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