It's time again for the Sankuro festival! Sankuro (known nationwide as “Dondoyaki”) is a traditional bonfire where people in their community gather to burn New Year's ornaments and the previous …
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Christmas season is coming!
This big Christmas tree is set up in the main entrance hall of Shinmai Media Garden. There will be a Christmas Market held in front of the building this weekend. …
Falconry Show at Matsumoto Castle
Last Sunday, Matsumoto Castle held a traditional falconry show in the Honmaru Garden. The event took place last year as well. The show was performed by Suwa Falconry Preservation Society. …
Events this weekend
The wholesale market festival (Oct.21) The annual event open to the public in Oct. At this market, you'll find the freshest and highest-quality produce, including vegetables, fruits, fish, nuts, flower …
Live Country-Western Street Music
Enjoy a live street performance of country music in the downtown Matsumoto. From October 17 to 21, country-western singer Broom Duster KAN will be putting on live shows in the …
What's up in Mastumoto? (Oct. 13–14)
① Asama Onsen Torch Festival (Oct. 13) Asama Onsen Torch Festival is a very exciting and spectacular parade of burning straw torches through narrow streets. The participants carry the giant torches …
Matsumoto Soba Festival is about to start!
The 15th Matsumoto Soba Festival will be held at Matsumoto Castle Park this holiday weekend (October 6-8). Nineteen soba vendors will gather from all over the country and serve noodles …
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