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	Nagano, Nagano - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		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.
		As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 361,221 with a density of 893.34 persons per km².
		Nagano was the host city to the 1998 Winter Olympics, the 1998 Winter Paralympics and the 2005 Special Olympics World Winter Games and the first city to host all three of these events.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nagano,_Japan (151 words)

	BootsnAll.com - Nagano, Japan
		A place where the noble past of Japan is tantalisingly hidden just beneath the surface, where modern day life cohabits with touching and poignant reminders of days of old and where the devout rub shoulders with the movers and shakers of Japan in quiet contemplation and prayer.
		Nagano escaped the last war mostly unscathed, and so retains much of the old flair and flavour of an old Japanese city.
		Among these include the Hondo (the largest temple architecture in Eastern Japan), to the east of the temple are the Joyama Park, known for its cherry blossoms, and the Shinano and Higashiyama art museums.
	www.bootsnall.com /asiatravelguides/tokyo/oct99nagano.shtml (2005 words)

	kiat.net: Winter Olympic Games Nagano 1998
		The East met West in February 1998 as Nagano, Japan played host to 72 nations - 10 of which competed for the first time in an Olympic Winter Games - and regions participating in the final Olympic Games of the 20th century.
		Nagano Mayor Tasuku Tsukada presented the Olympic flag to Deedee Corradini, mayor of Salt Lake City, home of the next Winter Games in 2002.
		Nagano was portrayed as an ancient city rich in oriental history and native culture which was brought into many living rooms around the world for the first time.
	www.kiat.net /olympics/history/winter/w18nagano.html (967 words)

	Women's Hockey in Japan
		Japan qualified to attend the first IIHF World Championship which was held in Ottawa, Canada in 1990.
		Japan placed fourth at the Pacific Rim Tournament which was held in San Jose, California from April 1-8, 1995.
		In Hokkaido which is the northern part of Japan and is called "Mecca of skating events in Japan," the Obichiro Sun Club, the Tomakomai Peregrine and the Kushiro Bears were formed in 1976.
	www.whockey.com /country/japan (879 words)

	February 1998 Issue
		Nagano is Japan's heartland both geographically and spiritually.
		Mountainous Nagano -- or Shinano, as it was traditionally known -- is located in the center of Honshu, the largest island of the Japanese archipelago.
		The Nagano Prefecture, (a regional district of Japan administered by a governor) reaches 75 miles from east to west and 132 miles from north to south.
	www.busjournal.com /content/archives/feb98/executive.html (958 words)

	Snow Sports in Japan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Japan is made up of over 3600 islands, of which close to 450 are populated.
		The 1998 Olympics was held in the Nagano Prefecture on the island of Honshu.
		Japan is divided for purposes of local governments into geographical regions that are referred to as prefectures.
	www.damoon.net /dead/JapanSnow.html (1040 words)

	WinterSports2002.com - 1998 - Nagano, Japan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		For the final Olympic Games of the 20th century, Nagano welcomes athletes form 72 nations and a global television audience to a region rich in Oriental history and native culture.
		Austrian skiing sensation Hermann Maier provides one of the most memorable footages of the Nagano Games, with the former bricklayer soaring sideways and then upside down in his tumble on the men’s downhill course.
		Japan kept itself entrenched as a ski jumping force with stellar performances in the individual and team events.
	deseretnews.com /oly/view/print/0,4060,1,00.html (538 words)

	Marimari.com : Japan - Nagano
		The Nagano prefecture is comprised of the northern, central, and southern ranges of the Japan Alps, thus bringing about its name "Roof of Japan".
		Nagano also acts as an important transport hub, providing access to the recreational facilities in the surrounding regions.
		The town of Karuizawa lies at the foot of Mt Asama-yama and is known to be Japan's trendiest summer resort.
	www.marimari.com /content/japan/popular_places/central/nagano.html (440 words)

	The New York Times: Nagano Home Page
		NAGANO, Japan -- The 18th Winter Olympics came to a celebrative conclusion Sunday night after 16 days of disruptive weather and uninterrupted good will on the part of the Japanese.
		NAGANO, Japan -- It seems like a very long time ago -- during the Edo Dynasty, I believe it was -- that I wrote that the 1998 Winter Games were now official because the Great Gretzky and the Mighty Kwan had arrived.
		HAKUBA, Japan -- On the morning of the race that would define Picabo Street as an Olympic champion forever, her coach skied the mountain and reached a conclusion.
	www.nytimes.com /specials/olympics/nagano (438 words)

	ZNet \| Asia \| Nagano: Japan's First Citizens' Revolution
		Nagano Prefecture, a few hours by bullet train northwest of Tokyo on Japan's main island, is famed for its rugged mountains and was the site of the 2000 winter Olympics.
		The labor union federation, Rengo Nagano, which had supported Tanaka in the previous election, switched over to the opposing candidate, Hasegawa Keiko, so this time it was up to volunteers to do all the leg work, phone calls, and other tasks that the unionists had organized before.
		I thought that what was starting in Nagano might just spread to the whole country and, well, I had to come." When she got there she was astonished to see the many young, energetic staff working on the campaign.
	www.zmag.org /content/print_article.cfm?itemID=2705§ionID=44 (2674 words)

	Japan International Games News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Nagano is hoping to rely on volunteer support for the games, especially those volunteers who have experience from the 1998 Olympic Games.
		Nagano will be using some of the facilities from the 1998 Olympic Games for the Special Olympic Games, the first time the Special Olympics have been held in an Olympic City.
		Japan, returned to the top of the Asian Winter Games medals table, after two disappointing games in 1996 and 1999 that had seen them slip to third and fourth in the medals race.
	www.internationalgames.net /newsjapan.htm (1161 words)

	Nagano, Nagano -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		As of 2003, the city has an estimated ((statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn) population of 361,221 with a (The amount per unit size) density of 893.34 persons per (Click link for more info and facts about km²) km².
		Nagano was the host city to the (Click link for more info and facts about 1998 Winter Olympics) 1998 Winter Olympics.
		A famous (Click link for more info and facts about 7th century) 7th century (One who follows the teachings of Buddha) Buddhist temple, (Click link for more info and facts about Zenkoji) Zenkoji, is located here.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/n/na/nagano,_nagano.htm (140 words)

	NCDC: Winter Olympics 1998
		The relatively narrow Sea of Japan separates Japan from mainland Asia.The Japanese islands have a climate modified and moderated by the ocean: winters are less cold than in the same latitude on the continent and precipitation is much heavier.
		Figure 2 is a time series plot of dailyhigh and low temperatures recorded at the airport station for Nagano, Japan during February 1995.
		Figure 4 is the February Climate Normals for Nagano based on the 1961-1990 period.
	www.ncdc.noaa.gov /oa/reports/olympics98/nagano.html (402 words)

	Nagano on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Répétition de l'opéra "Nagano" à Prague La virilité du hockey sur glace est assez différente des raffinements du chant lyr.
		Michelle Kwan, à Nagano, en mars 2002 Alexi Yagudin et la médaillée de bronze des JO l'Américaine Michelle Kwan sont les v.
		Répétition de l'opéra "Nagano" à Prague le 15 mars dernier Les ténors, barytons et basses vedettes du Théâtre National se.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/N/Nagano.asp (618 words)

	Trinity Benedictine Monastery, Fujimi (Nagano) Japan. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The subordination of the contemplative to the active expression of Christianity in Japan may be one reason why so few Japanese have become Christians.
		Although Saint Francis Xavier and his Jesuit companions began their missionary endeavors some 450 years ago, the statistics for 1996 showed that there were only 440,198 Japanese Catholics in the country, a mere 0.352% of the population.
		Bishop Jun-ichi Nomura of Nagoya said, "In Japan, as in the rest of Asia, the eyes have a more central role than the ears in the process of insight and conversion....The Asian peoples are more convinced by witness than by teaching.
	www.sja.osb.org /fujimi/text2.htm (395 words)

	Nagano, Japan, 1998 (from Olympic Games) -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		The most memorable aspect of the Nagano Games was arguably the weather, which brought heavy snow and periods of freezing rain.
		More results on "Nagano, Japan, 1998 (from Olympic Games)" when you join.
		It is the capital of the prefecture and is situated in the Nagano Basin.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-214335 (909 words)

	Nagano, Japan Summer Language Program - Study Abroad - International Center - University of Utah
		Shinshu University is one of Japan's leading national universities.
		Surrounded by the picturesque Japan Alps, Nagano was the site of the 1998 Winter Olympics.
		Shoji Azuma, Professor in the Department of Languages and Literature at the University of Utah, is the program director in Japan.
	www.sa.utah.edu /inter/sap/summer/japanese.asp (807 words)

	Football Stadiums in Japan: Matsumoto (Nagano) "Arwin" Stadium
		Matsumoto stadium is one of several very high-quality facilities in Japan that does not currently host a J.League team, though the facility is used by a number of teams -- particularly JEF United, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Niigata Albirex and Ventforet Kofu -- to hold an occasional "home-away-from-home" match.
		The city of Matsumoto does have several regional league teams, such as Matsumoto Yamaga SC, Nagano Elza and Antelope FC, which hold matches at the stadium and could win promotion to the JFL in the near future.
		The stadium is a beautiful venue, built exclusively for football matches, and with stands build very close to the pitch for a cozy and intimate atmosphere.
	www.wldcup.com /Asia/stadia/matsumoto.html (272 words)

	Open Directory - Regional: Asia: Japan: Prefectures: Nagano (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum - Located in Matsumoto City, showcasing the collection of the Sakai family over several generations.
		Nagano of Four Seasons - Seasonal photographic guide to Nagano as well as the Japan Alps, festivals, and events.
		Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum - Includes information on hours, fees, location, and current exhibits.
	www.dmoz.org /Regional/Asia/Japan/Prefectures/Nagano (298 words)

	1998 Olympics
		Nagano was pummeled by snow, sleet, rain and even a minor earthquake during the Games.
		Next is Nagano, Japan, for the 1998 Winter Olympics in 18 months.
		Turner dealing for Nagano rights: CBS says field of bidders for winter games has been whittled to one.
	www.infoplease.com /ipsa/A0878842.html (562 words)

	Tipper Gore in Nagano, Japan:Column 1
		As Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, he was noted for his efforts to strengthen Japanese American ties, among his other accomplishments over a distinguished 30 year career.
		Herbie Hancock, Mary Lou Retton and Rudy Galindo on the flight to Japan.
		Since 1985, she has participated with Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party as one of six Japanese Americans to serve as a bridge between the United States and Japan.
	clinton3.nara.gov /WH/EOP/VP_Wife/trips/column1.html (677 words)

	Open Directory - Regional: Asia: Japan: Prefectures: Nagano: Education (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Achi High School - A southern Nagano school with around 370 students, games and activities, and past assistant language teachers.
		Nagano Nishi High School - Located in Nagano City.
		Takase Junior High School - Located at the foot of the Northern Japan Alps in Nagano.
	dmoz.org /Regional/Asia/Japan/Prefectures/Nagano/Education (144 words)

	Hotels in Nagano, Japan
		Description: Nagano-shi is the capital of Nagano Prefecture and is located nearly in the center of Japan.
		Holiday Inn express Nagano is an only hotel of international hotel's chain in Nagano.
		For more information on hotels in Nagano, Japan, click here.
	athensohio.net /online-hotel-reservations/Japan/Nagano (309 words)

	S-wave energy estimation of small-earthquakes in the western Nagano region, Japan
		S-wave energy estimation of small-earthquakes in the western Nagano region, Japan
		Department of Earth and Planetary Science, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
		1.2–2.4) that occurred in the western Nagano region, Japan.
	www.agu.org /pubs/crossref/2004/2003GL018445.shtml (281 words)

	Pension Hayaokidori Hostel in Nagano, Japan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Fill in our group request form to find out our selection of available accommodation in Nagano.
		We are located in central Japan-Japan Alps area where some of 1998's Nagano Winter Olympic Games were held.
		It is approximately 3 hours connection from Tokyo by shinkansen (bullet train) and bus to Hakuba.
	www.hostels.com /en/availability.php/HostelNumber.3349 (209 words)

	Mt. Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi, Japan photo
		Had I followed the snow, I would have made it to see the sunrise from the top.
		To make up for this, I decided to travel back from Japan by hitch-hike (mostly) for nine months.
		Photo: 1 of 21 in Japan in Travel 99
	www.reggie.net /photo.php?albid=310&ph=3605 (177 words)

	TownNet.com - World > Asia > Japan > Nagano
		Information on Nagano prefecture, Townscape, and Nagano Olympic Winter Game.
		Information on Hot springs and Amusements in Nagano prefecture.
		It was performed during the Nagano Olympic Winter Games Closing Ceremony
	www.townnet.com /world/asia/japan/nagano.html (200 words)

	Nagano (Japan) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Orange stylized Katakana character of Na (ナ) of Nagano in white disc on orange field.
		Orange stands for the sun and white for snow of Nagano.
		Orange flag with white disc with bowed cross.
	flagspot.net /flags/jp-20.html (68 words)

	Embassy of Japan - Japanin Suomen suurlähetystö - videot
		Embassy of Japan - Japanin Suomen suurlähetystö - videot
		JAPAN VIDEO TOPICS on kuukausittain ilmestyvä "videokirja", joka esittelee japanilaisen yhteiskunnan ajankohtaisia ilmiöitä englanniksi.
		Japan in the UN New Life of Old Houses
	www.fi.emb-japan.go.jp /fi/videot.htm (286 words)

	eBay - nagano japan, Fan Apparel Souvenirs, Advertising items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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		Japan 96 nagano saito kinen festival 1st day cover
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