Summer in Japan is hot. A time to be outdoors and with your community to drink, eat and dance the nights away. Positioned …
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Matsumoto City Museum’s Special Exhibition of the Sakai Collection
The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum houses one of the largest and most important collections of ukiyo-e in Japan, with many of its artworks currently …
Matsumoto Art & Architecture Festival
Matsumoto City endeavors to introduce visitors to the many aspects of our history and contemporary character through new events each year. In February …
Frozen Artwork of the Matsumoto Ice Sculpture Festival
As has taken place for years now, Matsumoto’s most popular winter festival will be held in front of Matsumoto Castle and at different …
Bathe in the Light of the Matsumoto Winter Illumination
Renowned for its historic character and famous castle, Matsumoto is a picturesque city perhaps at its most beautiful in winter. From December to …
Playing With Fire: Asama Onsen’s Taimatsu Festival
The countless flavors of festivals in Japan are grounded in a few common themes. One of the most prevalent involves giving thanks for …
World-Class Music Comes to Town with the Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival
Every year in every season Matsumoto plays host to an impressive array of festivals and events. Some are grounded in ancient Japanese traditions. …
The Bon Bon Dance Festival, Matsumoto’s Biggest Event of the Year
Matsumoto may be best known as the home of Japan’s oldest castle tower, but those who live here know that this town lives …
Matsumoto’s “Trick or Treat Kelloween” Frog Festival!
Visitors heading to Matsumoto on June 25th are in for a treat, or perhaps better said a “trick or treat”, as that’s the …
Experience the Power of ‘Taiko’ at Matsumoto Castle
Held each year in July, the Japanese Taiko Drumming Festival brings together ‘taiko’ (drum) groups from all over Japan, in a magnificent display …
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