Nagano

American  

[nah-gah-naw] / nɑˈgɑ nɔ /

noun

1. a city on central Honshu, in central Japan.

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Nagano British  

/ nəˈɡɑːnəʊ /

noun

1. a city in central Japan, on central Honshu: Buddhist shrine; two universities. Pop: 359 045 (2002 est)

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Example Sentences

Born in Japan’s mountainous Nagano region in 1932, Suzuki’s success with 7-Eleven sprang from a scrupulous attention to detail and an insight into the possibility of software and logistics to give retailers an edge.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

To find out, the researchers traveled to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park in Nagano prefecture.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

Canada have maintained their record of appearing in the gold medal game of every women's hockey tournament since it became part of the Winter Games at Nagano in 1998.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

I definitely feel like Taylor's style will suit players like Fuka Nagano.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

I went back to Nagano to visit the silk industrial regions.

From The Foundations of Japan Notes Made During Journeys Of 6,000 Miles In The Rural Districts As A Basis For A Sounder Knowledge Of The Japanese People by Scott, J.W. Robertson