noun
Shinano Province
Historical province of Japan, corresponding roughly to modern Nagano Prefecture and parts of Gifu Prefecture. Used in historical contexts.
信濃はかつての日本の令制国の一つです。
Shinano was one of the former provinces of Japan.
Modern prefecture that covers most of the former Shinano Province.
The name 信濃 (Shinano) is of ancient origin, referring to a historical province. The exact derivation is uncertain.