14 Culture Matsumoto Castle Area Cathy Cawood The area around Matsumoto castle has a very traditional atmosphere, and is a pleasant place for a stroll.
Culture Kimono & Ninja Cosplay/Rental Shop Akira Matsuo In Matsumoto, in Nagano Prefecture, a local beautician recently opened a fantastic shop of kimono (traditional Japanese cloth...
Culture Nagano City Youth Museum and Zoo Carolyn Rawson Spend a fun few hours at Nagano City Youth Science Museum and Joyama Zoo.
Culture Matsumoto Grand Taiko Festival 2024 Peter Bungate An introduction to the raw and elegant sound and fury of the Matsumoto Taiko Festival
8 Culture Autumn at Komoro Castle Ruins Mandy Bartok The Komoro Castle Ruins near Ueda in Nagano prefecture boast beautiful fall foliage from late October to early November.
Culture Being a Ninja in Togakushi Kenny King Hin Choi It's not easy to be a ninja, but here in Togakushi you can learn about their stories and try to be one.
Culture Zenkoji Gokaicho Robert Grey Zenkoji Gokaicho, a once in seven years event that draws crowds of people to the city.
Culture Nagano - Togakushi Day Trip Vicky Amin Make a day trip escape off the beaten track to Togakushi in Nagano, where many of Japan's authentic customs are preserved.
14 Culture Togakushi Okusha Shrine Vicky Amin Be transported by the mysterious aura of an avenue of cedar woods, and take in the serenity of Togakushi Okusha Shrine on the...
Area Matsumoto Rey Waters Many people think of Matsumoto in Nagano prefecture as an overnight spot before heading to the Japan Alps or Utsukushigahara ...
