Shinshū; Shinano Province
Historical name for the former Shinano Province, corresponding to modern Nagano Prefecture. Still used in local product names and cultural contexts.
See also: 信濃
Shinshū soba is a specialty of Nagano Prefecture.
He is from Shinshū.
長野県 is the official modern prefecture name, whereas 信州 is the traditional regional name for roughly the same area, often used for local identity and products.
Compound of 信 (Shin, from 信濃) and 州 (province). A common alternate name for Shinano Province.