Key Facts
• Nagano Prefecture marks its 150th anniversary in 2025.
• A commemorative logo was selected through a public vote.
• The logo received 7,456 votes out of 13,505 total votes.
• The design symbolizes harmony between nature and people.
• It incorporates imagery of mountains, rivers, and wind from the prefecture.
• Governor Shuichi Abe emphasized reflecting on the past and looking to the future.
• The logo will be used for events, products, and promotions.
• Applications for logo usage will open in early September 2025.
Summary
Nagano Prefecture will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2025 with a newly selected commemorative logo. The design, chosen through a public vote with 7,456 votes out of 13,505, represents the harmony between nature and people. It features elements inspired by the prefecture’s mountains, rivers, and winds, as referenced in the local anthem. Governor Shuichi Abe highlighted the importance of using this milestone to reflect on the region’s development and to plan for the future. The logo will be available for use in events, products, and promotional activities, with applications opening in early September 2025.
