Nagano Prefecture, located in the heart of Japan's Honshu Island, is a landlocked region renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich history. As the site of the 1998 Winter Olympics, Nagano is celebrated for its winter sports facilities and beautiful alpine scenery. Nagano, the capital, is renowned for the 7th-century Zenkō-ji Temple, which houses a hidden Buddha statue. A replica of this statue is publicly displayed once every six years. It is bordered by several other prefectures, including Niigata to the north and Yamanashi to the southeast, and is home to the capital city of Nagano.

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