"Let's all sing the prefectural anthem 'Shinano no Kuni'" Mini-Concert to be held at Ginza NAGANO ~A special moment to reminisce about Shinshu through songs and famous sweets associated with Shinshu~
On August 21, 1876 (Meiji 9), Chikuma Prefecture (the part of Shinano Province) was incorporated into Nagano Prefecture, giving rise to the present-day Nagano Prefecture. This year marks the 150th anniversary, and commemorative events are being held throughout the prefecture.
Ginza NAGANO will be hosting a mini-concert featuring songs related to Nagano Prefecture. Through performances by artists active in the prefecture, you can experience the rich nature, culture, and history of Shinshu (Nagano) through music.
Lyrics of the prefectural anthem, "Shinano no Kuni"
Event Overview
| Event Name | Let's all sing the prefectural anthem, "Shinano no Kuni" – Mini Concert |
| Date and time | Friday, August 21, 2026 15:10-16:10 |
| venue | Ginza NAGANO 2nd Floor Event Space |
| Contents | – Mini-concert featuring songs related to Shinshu (Nagano Prefecture) – Choral performance of the prefectural anthem "Shinano no Kuni" (singing all verses from 1 to 6) – Provision of Nagano Prefecture's famous sweets and coffee – 150th anniversary exhibition – Commemorative gift |
| Participation fee | 2,000 yen |
| Capacity | 24 people (first-come, first-served) |
| Guest Artists | Yukie Watanabe (Flute) Rima Ando (clarinet) * Participating artists in the "next – Shinshu Artist Activity Promotion Project" https://next.nagano.jp/ |
| Registration | Apply via the Ginza NAGANO event page. https://www.ginza-nagano.jp/collections/08/products/260821event |
Guest artists who will deliver music related to Shinshu
For this mini-concert, Yukie Watanabe (flute) and Rima Ando (clarinet) will perform songs related to Shinshu (Nagano Prefecture) as a duo participating in the "next – Shinshu Artist Activity Promotion Project," a program in Nagano Prefecture that supports the activities of young artists.
Yukie Watanabe (right: flute), Rima Ando (left: clarinet)
Yukie Watanabe (Flute)
She began playing the flute at the age of 12. At 20, she traveled to Europe and completed master classes in Vienna and Italy. After returning to Japan, she continued to hone her skills, including taking lessons at the Kirishima International Music Festival. Since 2015, she has been performing bossa nova, jazz, and pop music, and has been active in live performances at cafes and restaurants. She also dedicates herself to teaching flute and ocarina, primarily at her home studio in Nagano City.
Rima Ando (clarinet)
She began playing piano at age 6 and clarinet at age 12. She graduated from Komoro High School's Music Department and Musashino Academia Musicae. With classical music as her core, she performs in and outside of Nagano Prefecture, transcending genre boundaries with pop and jazz, and spreading the charm of the clarinet. She runs the clarinet and piano school "Kuratopia" in Nagano City.
Let's sing the prefectural anthem "Shinano no Kuni" from Tokyo!
On that day, a 150th-anniversary celebration will be held in Nagano Prefecture.
I will be joining the chorus of the prefectural anthem, "Shinano no Kuni," at the main venue and satellite venues, and participating online from Ginza NAGANO. It will be a special moment where we can share our feelings for Shinshu and connect with each other through the same song, even though we are in different locations.
Let's sing together on this special occasion, marking our 150th anniversary.
Enjoy Shinshu while savoring Nagano Prefecture's famous sweets and coffee.
Enjoy music while savoring local delicacies from all over the prefecture, chat with other participants about their memories of Nagano Prefecture and their travels, and enjoy a relaxed time of interaction. There will also be gifts of 150th-anniversary collaboration products.
In addition, the venue will display materials (replicas) related to the 150th anniversary of the Nagano Prefectural Government, which are housed in the Nagano Prefectural Museum of History.
Whether you're from Nagano Prefecture, have traveled to Shinshu (Nagano), or are planning to visit, we encourage you to join us!
Nagano Prefecture specialty sweets that will be offered
About Ginza NAGANO
Ginza NAGANO is an information hub connecting the Tokyo metropolitan area and Nagano Prefecture.
It features a shop, event space, and tourist information/relocation consultation services, showcasing the appeal of Shinshu's food, culture, and tourism.
Address: NOCO Building, 1st, 2nd, and 5th Floors, 5-6-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
TEL: 03-6274-6015 (main)
Opening hours: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM (1st & 2nd floors) 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (5th floor)
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Starting in July 2026, we will regularly post information about products to be sold at Ginza NAGANO, events to be held, and more.
[Nagano Prefecture] From the press release
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