As the summer settles in throughout Japan, an escape to the mountains of Nagano Prefecture can be a perfect escape from the stifling …
Monthly Archive: June 2026
Matsumoto's Oldest Public Green Space at Joyama Park
Most visitors to Matsumoto head straight for the castle, one of the finest surviving feudal fortresses in Japan. But a short distance to …
A Fuller Day in Matsumoto: Pairing local flavor with castle-town history
Many visitors come to Matsumoto with one major sight in mind: the castle. It is the city's best-known landmark, and for good reason. …
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