Nagano Prefecture
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| Area | 13562 |
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| Population | 2. 146 million (Mar 31, 2012) |
| Weather | 11°C, Wind N at 3 km/h, 74% Humidity |
| Colleges and universities | Shinshu University |
| Nagano University | |
| Did you know | Nagano is the fourth-largest Japanese prefecture by estimated area (13,561. 56 km²). |
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| ID | 776803 |
About Nagano Prefecture
Nagano Prefecture, in the center of Japan's Honshu island, is known for its mountains, hot springs and architecture. The capital, Nagano, is home to 7th-century Zenkō-ji temple, with a “hidden Buddha” statue whose replica is shown publicly once every 6 or 7 years. Its 16th-century Omine Castle is now a butterfly museum. The Togakushi district has ancient Togakushi Shrine and weapons at Togakushi Ninja Museum.
Nagano: Three killed in shooting and stabbing attack central Japan
... A man in camouflage is said to have stabbed a woman and then used a hunting rifle in the city of Nakano, Nagano Prefecture...
Typhoon Hagibis: Japan's 110,000-saver after the worst storm in decades
... In the Central Nagano Prefecture, a group of rescuers, wearing snorkel and goggles, the search for survivors in the waist-high water began...
Typhoon Hagibis: Japan relies on the military Savior as a deadly storm
... In the center of Nagano Prefecture, surrounded by water, Japan s famous bullet trains, while a helicopter stranded plucked residents from rooftops...
Typhoon Hagibis: Japan braced for powerful storm
... Further north in Nagano Prefecture, levees along the Chikuma river gave way sending water rushing through residential areas, inundating houses...
Nagano: Three killed in shooting and stabbing attack central Japan
Three people have been killed in a stabbing and shooting attack in central Japan, local media say.
A Man in camouflage is said to have stabbed A Woman And Then used a hunting rifle in The City of Nakano, Nagano Prefecture . Two policemen were also killed, and another person was injured.
The alleged attacker is holed inside an office building, Japanese media Report .
, despite The Killing of ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe In July Last Year .
Abe was Japan's longest-serving Prime Minister and his death profoundly shocked a country where handguns are banned and incidents of political violence are almost unheard of.
In 2014, there were just six incidents of gun deaths in Japan, compared to 33,599 in the US.
People have to undergo a strict exam and Mental Health tests in order to buy a gun. Even then, only shotguns and air rifles are allowed.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
