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Inspired by the rivers of Nagano Prefecture that flow from their source to the sea that connects to the world, the Japanese character for "river" is represented by the initial letters UN.
The three colors symbolize the hope for the students' leap forward and growth, like venturing out into the open sea after being tossed about by the turbulent currents from the source of the spring.
Furthermore, the three lines represent industry, academia, and government, expressing the commitment to working together as a unified force with universities at the heart of the region to realize regional revitalization.
The three colors symbolize the hope for the students' leap forward and growth, like venturing out into the open sea after being tossed about by the turbulent currents from the source of the spring.
Furthermore, the three lines represent industry, academia, and government, expressing the commitment to working together as a unified force with universities at the heart of the region to realize regional revitalization.
Infinite Source
Nagano Prefecture has 740 Class A rivers and 8 river systems. All of them symbolize the source of Nagano Prefecture's vitality.
From the source to the mighty river
Originating in the mountains such as the Japanese Alps, these rivers become major rivers such as the Chikuma River (Shinano River), Tenryu River, and Kiso River, before flowing into the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean.
Into the vast ocean connecting the world
The image of the ship flowing from Nagano Prefecture into the vast ocean connecting to the world symbolizes the growth and advancement of the students studying at The University of Nagano.
