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is located in the Chūbu Region of the Honshū Island , Japan . The capital is the city of Nagano . HISTORY Nagano was formerly known as the province of Shinano , and was divided among many local Daimyo during the Sengoku period. Nagano was host to the 1998 Winter Olympics , which gained the prefecture international recognition as well as gaining the prefecture a Shinkansen line to Tokyo . GEOGRAPHY Nine of the twelve highest mountains in Japan can be found in this inland prefecture. Nagano is also the prefecture which is bordered by the highest number of other prefectures in Japan and it contains the location which is the furthest point from the ocean anywhere in Japan. Lakes featured within the region include Lake Kizaki , a beach resort popular for its water attractions and games. The province's mountains have made it relatively isolated, and many people come for its mountain resorts and hot springs. Cities Nineteen cities are located in Nagano Prefecture: Towns and villages These are the towns and villages in each District : Mergers DEMOGRAPHICS CULTURE TOURISM
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