Culture Shinichi Suzuki Memorial Hall Arlene Bastion One of the most famous of the contributors to Matsumoto's music heritage and fame is Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, founder of the Suzu...
16 Culture Daisho-ji Temple in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In the historical castle town of Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Daisho-ji is an appealing Buddhist temple, h...
Culture Ninja Trick Mansion Sherilyn Siy The Ninja Trick Mansion is one of the attractions of the Togakushi Folk Museum, which is nestled in the forested mountains ac...
Culture Rokuzan Art Museum in Azumino Peter Sidell In the countryside near Matsumoto in centrtral Japan's Nagano prefecture, Rokuzan Art Museum is dedicated to the work of Mori...
12 Culture Fukashi-jinja Shrine in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Fukashi-jinja is a lively Shinto shrine, with bright colours and some inte...
Culture Lantern Festival in Nozawa Onsen Nathan Eden Nozawa Holidays are hosting guests over the weekend of the 8th and 9th of September for the autumn lantern festival. The fest...
Culture The Solace of Unnojuku Scott Brause An old post town in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Unnojuku offers a fine collection of antique Edo and Meiji-era residential str...
Culture Unique Things To Do in Suwa Geoff Day We take a look at some of the more bizarre locations in and around the Suwa area of the city including hot springs, freshwate...
11 Culture Magnificent Matsumoto Castle Anne Lauenroth Magnificent Matsumoto Castle is one of Japan's 12 remaining original castles, dating back to the 16th century.
Culture Matsumoto Castle's Tea Ceremony Akira Matsuo The Matsumoto Castle tea ceremony is being held on August 6th and 7th. Ikegami Hyakuchikutei, a historical Japanese house wit...