Komoro city小諸市alternative words: Komoroshi city, Komoroshi, Komoro-shi, Komoro shi, Komoro keywords: nagano , town related topics: Nagano prefecture , Shinano river , Mt. Asama related web sites: http://www.city.komoro.nagano.jp explanation: Located at the foot of Mt Asama, on Saku basin in the north east of Nagano prefecture, Komoro has developed as castle town of Makino family and post town of Kitaguni road. An important silk manufacture center at the early 20th century has been replaced by electronics and other precision industries thanks to pure air and waters. Fruits culture such as peaches and apples are prosperous. Famous Japanese writer, Shimazaki Toson, was once a school teacher in this town. | |