SOBA
When you come to Nagano you will notice many Soba Restaurants. That is because Soba is a Nagano specialty. You can buy the raw product in omiyage gift stores or in supermarkets. If you are interested in seeing how Soba is made then I suggest you take a trip out of town to Togakushi. This picture is of a traditional Soba Mill at the Ninja Museum in Togakushi. The Soba Noodle is made from ground Buckwheat.
Please see my Togakushi Travelogue for more pictures and information.

rice bowl with tuna slices
Winter Scene at Ojoji
Macaques