Online dictionary of geography and travels in Japan: Azumino

安曇野
alternative words: Azumino valley, Azumino basin
keywords: nagano , valley
related topics: Nagano prefecture , Happo ridge
related web sites: http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/~greenrv/guide.htm , http://www.ultraman.gr.jp/~azuminoguide/ , http://www.icon.pref.nagano.jp/usr/azumino/ , http://www.hikyaku.com/gallery/english/azumino.html
explanation: Azumino located in the north-west of Nagano Prefecture is a dislocation valley lying along so called "Fossa Magna" which cuts Japanese Archipelago in 2 parts. Once called Azuumi because it had been exploited by a maritime folk. Now, thanks to fresh waters, the people is brewing Japanese sake and cultivating horse-radishes.