Culture Bell Ami Doll Shop in Matsumoto Elena Lisina The Ami Doll Shop in Matsumoto used an old technique of oshie and is the only one studio-shop that still produces oshie dolls...
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.
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 2025 Peter Bungate An introduction to the raw and elegant sound and fury of the Matsumoto Taiko Festival
Area Matsumoto Rey Waters Matsumoto, located in the heart of Nagano Prefecture, is a destination that offers a rich blend of history, culture, and natu...
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.
