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Topic: Iida, Nagano

	Nagano Prefecture - Definition, explanation
		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.
		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.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/n/na/nagano_prefecture.php (219 words)

	Iida, Nagano - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Located on the Iida Line, an old local train line that runs through the valley of the Tenryu River in the southern Japan Alps, Iida lies 90 minutes northeast of the major city of Nagoya by automobile via the Chuo Expressway.
		Established as a city on April 1, 1937, Iida is now known for its streets lined with apple trees, which were part of a revitalization project initiated by its citizens after the fire.
		For more than 25 years the city of Iida has also hosted the annual Iida Puppetry Festival, a major international event that is the largest in Japan with over 200 traditional and contemporary troupes from all over Japan and abroad participating in the annual four-day festival in early August.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Iida,_Nagano (436 words)

	Encyclopedia: Iida, Nagano (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Zenkoji, ancient temple in Nagano Nagano (é•·é‡Žå¸‚) is the capital city of Nagano Prefecture, situated near the junction of the Chikuma River and the Sai River on the island of Honshu, Japan.
		1) Nagano to Ikebukuro, Tokyo Ikebukuro, Tokyo, to Nagano 7:30 - 11:10 7:35 - 11:15 9:30 - 13:10 10:35 - 14:15 15:30 - 19:10 16:20 - 20:00 18:30 - 22:10 17:50 - 21:30 Nagano to Shinjuku & Tokyo Stn.
		2) Nagano to Shinjuku, Tokyo Shinjuku, Tokyo, to Nagano 8:00 - 11:40 8:00 - 11:40 16:30 - 20:10 17:20 - 21:00
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Iida,-Nagano (1103 words)

	Iida, Nagano - Definition, explanation
		Located on the Iida Line, an old local train line that runs through the valley of the Tenryu River in the southern Japan Alps, Iida lies 90 minutes northeast of the major city of Nagoya by automobile via the Chuo Expressway.
		An old castle town of strategic importance in the Edo Period, Iida suffered considerable damage during World War II when the central part of the city was destroyed by fires.
		Established as a city on April 1, 1937, Iida is now known for its streets lined with apple trees, which were part of a post-War revitalization project by its citizens.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/i/ii/iida__nagano.php (262 words)

	Encyclopedia article: Iida, Nagano (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		As of 2003, the city has an estimated population ((statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn) of 107,011, with a density (The amount per unit size) of 328.91 persons per km²; (additional info and facts about km²;) and a total area 325.35 km²;.
		Located on the Iida Line (additional info and facts about Iida Line), an old local train line that runs through the valley of the Tenryu River in the southern Japan Alps, Iida lies 90 minutes northeast of the major city of Nagoya (An industrial city in southern Honshu) by automobile via the Chuo Expressway.
		For more than 25 years the city of Iida has also hosted the annual Iida Puppetry Festival, a major international event that is the largest in Japan with over 150 troupes from all over Japan and abroad participating in the annual four-day festival in early August.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/i/ii/iida,_nagano.htm (284 words)

	Iida, Nagano - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 107,011, with a density of 328.91 persons per km²; and a total area 325.35 km²;.
		Iida has a few bars that are gaijin friendly.
		Iida, Nagano, External links and Cities in Nagano Prefecture.
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Iida (433 words)

	Nagano, Nagano Summary
		Nagano Prefecture is situated in the central region of Japan's island of Honshu, where it occupies an area of 13,585 square kilometers.
		Landlocked Nagano is bordered by Niigata, Gumma, Saitama, Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Aichi, Gifu, and Toyama prefectures.
		Nagano (長野市) is the capital city of Nagano Prefecture, situated near the junction of the Chikuma River and the Sai River on the island of Honshu, Japan.
	www.bookrags.com /Nagano,_Nagano (501 words)

	Japan for Sustainability (JFS) - Municipal Government / Public/Civil Sector
		Located between the South Alps and the Central Alps in the heart of Japan, Iida City, an old castle town in Nagano Prefecture, is blessed with the natural environment and a rich culture.
		Iida City acquired ISO 14001 certification in January 2001, making it the first municipal government in Nagano Prefecture to do so.
		The environmental efforts of the Iida government, including the ISO 14001 Self-Declaration of Conformity, the Study Group on the Community-Wide Initiative for the Environment and ISO Certification, IEMS 21, the Minami-Shinshu EMS 21, all derive from the philosophy of local residents, committed to foster community development on their own initiative.
	www.japanfs.org /en/public/gov_04.html (1025 words)

	Encyclopedia: Iida (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The IIDA Key Chain Wallet is perfect for the essentials.
		Iida Mizuhiki, because of its exceptional quality and tradition, is recognized by the Japanese Government as the Number One Mizuhiki in Japan.
		Iida Mizuhiki has the old history, and it is inherited in the present age.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Iida (376 words)

	Iida City 21 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Iida is located in the heart of Japan, roughly midway between Tokyo and Osaka.
		In 1974 the Chuo Expressway was opened throughout the length of the Ina Valley, and subsequent extensions of this highway have greatly facilitated access to Iida from the major cities of central Japan.One can presently reach the city by car or bus in only two hours from Nagoya,four hours from Tokyo or Osaka.
		An older rail connection, the JR Tokai Iida Line, provides a more leisurely paced, scenic ride through the mountains to and from the south.
	www.city.iida.nagano.jp /city/citye21.htm (109 words)

	Education World ® - Lesson Planning: Take a Trip to Nagano -- Home of the Olympic Games!
		Nagano, the third largest prefecture in Japan, spans 74 miles east to west and 132 miles north to south.
		Nagano is often called "the roof of Japan" because it is surrounded by the Japan Alps.
		Nagano is the leading producer in Japan of electric calculators, communications equipment, microscopes, and camera lenses.
	www.education-world.com /a_lesson/lesson050.shtml (1678 words)

	Japanese Pottery - Nagano Museums
		This museum was established to preserve and exhibit the Modern Art, such as Japanese paintings, Western paintings, sculptures, art and craft as well as brush paintings in 1983.
		Iida Municipal Archaeological Museum was established to preserve and exhibit the works which were found at 64 ruins in the region.
		The collection includes earthenware, stoneware, as well as green glazed Tenmoku tea bowls and archaeological literature which were made in pre-history, Jomon, Yayoi, Nara, Heian, as well as middle and modern age are mainly on display.
	www.e-yakimono.net /html/nagano-museums.html (656 words)

	026 NAGANO SINSYUU IIDA MIZUHIKI ENGLISH VERSION
		Iida is situated in the southern part of Nagano where 1998 Winter Olympic
		In the Edo period in Japan (1611-1869) the head of the Samurai, in The Iida district, now in Nagano prefecture, ordered his Samurai warriors to learn the craft of Mizuhiki.
		Iida Mizuhiki is recognized by the Japanese Government as the number one Mizuhiki in Japan.
	www.026.co.jp /mizuhiki/sitea/englishindex.html (385 words)

	My hometown Iida　　　　105-067　上沼史和 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Iida is a rural rather than an urban.
		Iida does not have huge lakes and the sea, but it is surrounded by high mountains called
		Above all, Iida Rincon is the biggest and the most crowded festival.
	www1.tcue.ac.jp /home1/english/students05/class05/105067/index.html (386 words)

	NAGANO '98 Kids' Info Center
		Nagano, the members here have a lot to work for.
		There was a panel discussion on ecological concerns, and students in the cities of Ina and Iida in southern Nagano Prefecture took part using video phones.
		Last, the children assembled at the conference made their declaration: "A Message from Nagano to the World." In it they described the wisdom of the people of the past, who lived in harmony with nature, and expressed their hopes that humankind would once again learn to respect and honor the natural environment.
	www.mofa.go.jp /j_info/nagano/plaza/k-7.html (312 words)

	Japan Directory - Regional/Prefectures/Nagano Prefecture
		Kurumayama Kougen is part of the Yatsugatake National Park which joins Nagano and Yamanashi Prefectures and includes Mt. Tateshina, Lake Shirakaba, Kirigamine and Utsukushigahara.
		The Okaya International Exchange Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting international exchange between the citizens of Okaya, Nagano, Japan and the international community.
		Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture; living, events, facilities, tourism.
	www.jref.com /dir/Regional/Prefectures/Nagano_Prefecture/index.shtml (474 words)

	Sakuramachi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Emperor Sakuramachi of Japan, the 115th Emperor of Japan.
		Sakuramachi station, a station of the JR Iida Line, located in Iida, Nagano prefecture.
		This is a disambiguation page—a list of articles associated with the same title.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sakuramachi (118 words)

	Scandal: Mitsubishi Motors and Fuso trucks catch fire
		Cause is a loose cap on the fuel tank mounted at the rear of the loading platform.
		In Nagano and Saga prefectures, fire broke out near tires on the left side of two vehicles.
		The incident in Iida, Nagano Prefecture, involved a large truck.
	www.mitsubishisucks.com /cars/scandals/fire (640 words)

	Houses / homes / Real Estate for sale or for rent in Iida, Nagano, Japan - and vacation rentals
		If you are experiencing problems with debt, including mortgage arrears and late payments on your personal loans you may wish to discuss your position with a credit counselor.
		If you are considering buying real estate in Iida, Nagano, Japan, or anywhere else for that matter, the most widely used method of borrowing the funds to make the purchase is a mortgage.
		If you need to send money to or from Iida, Nagano, Japan for the purchase of a property (or for any other reason) our suggestions can help you obtain more currency with less worry when buying foreign currency.
	www.propertyworld.com /_Japan_Nagano_Iida (525 words)

	Iida, Nagano Public Relations Firms - Publicity Firm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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	www.marketingtool.com /channel/pr/b.461.g.15315.html (204 words)

	Miscellaneous railways in Nagano
		The line names shown are the names used by Nagano Dentetsu today.
		When the Nagano Shinkansen was opened, the Shin-etsu line was closed over the cumbersome Usui pass between Yokokawa and Karuizawa and the section Karuizawa - Shinonoi was taken over by Shinano Tetsudō.
		All trains continue on JR Shin-etsu to Nagano (9 km).
	www.bae.se /kitayama/naganoken.htm (258 words)

	JapanNewbie.com: Nagano - IIda, Ringon Matsuri
		Anyway, last weekend I went to Iida in Nagano to visit a friend.
		Iida is a great place, it's very 'inaka' '田舎', which means "Iowa" in Japanese.
		When I was here 2 years ago though in Nagoya, I went to a festival in nagano...
	www.japannewbie.com /archives/000088.html (644 words)

	Topic Guide: iida (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		IIDA Sunday, 15 May 2005 Main Menu Home About IIDA Calendar Board Members Membership Philanthropy City Centers Honor Awards Leader's Breakfast Pioneers in Design Roll & Bowl Career Center CEUs Student...
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		IIDA SLC Service Recognition Award Theresa Bradley Professional Award Theresa Bradley Student Award Bert Vieta Vision Award Grand Poo Bah Award Student In Architecture Award Solutia Ultron Rising...
	www.kenbutsu.com /category/japan/cities/iida.htm (374 words)

	Study abroad in Japan Summer Program in Japanese language, Culture, and Bunraku Puppet Theatre University of Missouri ...
		Iida, in Nagano Prefecture in central Japan, about halfway between Osaka and Tokyo and a short distance from Japan's third largest metropolitan area of Nagoya.
		Iida, with population of about 110,000, is located in the valley of the Tenryu River amid the mountains of Japan's "southern Alps" and is known for apple and peach orchards, arts, and hospitality.
		for classes, puppetry rehearsal, and fieldtrips after we get to Iida follows the pattern from the previous summer program in Iida; however, this is meant only to suggest the overall sense of the daily schedule.
	www.asianinterstage.com /summer2006japan (2026 words)

	Nagano - Matsumoto - Iida
		Sectional use is not available in the following section.
		south west of Iida town, nearby the Prefectural Regional Office.
		5 minutes walk from Iida Interchange tollgate, in " Ringo No Sato" complex store.
	www.alpico.jp /access/express/nagano_iida/info_e.html (208 words)

	jomonjapan.org: Nagano Prefecture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Hiraide Archaeological Museum is adjacent (has a very large collection of earthenware and clay figures).
		Produced by MUSE (a Texnai company project) in cooperation with the Idojiri Archeological Museum, Fujimicho, Nagano, Japan.
		These sites, on the flank of Mt Yatsugatake in Nagano Prefecture, have revealed lithic industries dating from the Late Palaeolithic to the Incipient Jomon.
	www.jomonjapan.org /93.html (375 words)

	Bunraku Bay Puppet Troupe Traditional Japanese Puppetry in the United States
		The Bunraku Bay Puppet Troupe performed at the Iida Puppetry Festival in the city of Iida in Nagano Prefecture in central Japan on August 7, 2005.
		The Iida Puppetry Festival is the largest puppetry festival in Japan, attracting over 150 troupes from all over Japan and around the world.
		In August 2004 and again in 2005 and 2006, the Bunraku Bay Puppet Troupe participated in the Iida Puppetry Festival, the largest theater festival in Japan devoted to the art of puppet drama.
	www.bunraku.org (1109 words)

	Expedition
		Welcomed home stay with the homes of many Iida.
		Here be before an Iida municipal culture hall.
		A back building be an Iida municipal puppet play carnival hall.
	www.boyscout-iida.com /youthprogram/BSK_BSN_2001.html (671 words)

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