History

The area of present-day Tatsuno was part of ancient Shinano Province. The village of Inatomi established on April 1, 1889, by the establishment of the municipalities system, and was elevated to town status on January 1, 1947, changing its name to Tatsuno at that time. The neighboring village of Asahi was annexed on April 1, 1955, followed by Kawashima on September 30, 1956, and Ono on March 31, 1961.

Demographics

Per Japanese census data, the population of Tatsuno has declined slightly in recent decades.

Education

Tatsuno has five public elementary schools and five public middle school operated by the town government, and one high school operated the Nagano Prefectural Board of Education. The Shinshu Honan Junior College is also located in Tatsuno.

Transportation

Railway

  • 20px East Japan Railway Company - Chūō Main Line (old line)
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  • 20px Central Japan Railway Company - Iida Line
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Highway

  • 24px|link=|alt=E20 Chūō Expressway

International relations

  • - Waitomo, New Zealand.

Local attractions

  • The geographical centre of Japan.
  • Enrei Ōjō Prefectural Natural Park
  • : one of the most famous places in Japan for fireflies (called in Japan) every summer. However, the intentional introduction of non-native fireflies and its negative influence on the native fireflies of Tatsuno were highlighted in an academic journal. and several major newspapers.

References

  • Official Website