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.
Compound of 信 (Shin, from 信濃) and 州 (province). A common alternate name for Shinano Province.