and manufacturer of camera and lenses. Education Nakano has 11 public elementary schools and four public middle schools run by the city. There are two public high schools under the Nagano Prefectural Board of Education. Transportation Railway East Japan Railway Company - Iiyama Line - Nagano Electric Railway – Nagano Line - - - - Highway Jōshin-etsu Expressway Local attractions Takanashi clan fortified residence, a Sengoku-period National Historic Site Sports teams In 2007, Nakano became home to the Shinano Grand Serows, a baseball team in the Japanese BC League (Baseball Challenge League). Notable people from Nakano Tetsuo Nagata, cinematographer Joe Hisaishi, composer and musical director References External links Official Website Cities in Nagano Prefecture