2014 Event An earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale hits Nagano, Japan; no deaths were reported, but dozens of people were injured or trapped in their homes, and over 80 people evacuated to a shelter 1998 Event 18th Winter Olympic games close at Nagano Japan 1998 Event 18th Winter Olympic games open at Nagano Japan 1941 Event Japanese Emperor Hirohito consults with admirals Shimada and Nagano
