Feel like hanging out in downtown this weekend? The Shinmai Media Garden would be a good option to visit. The special event "WINTER …
Matsumoto Castle Ice Sculpture Festival
The hottest competition in the freezing night! Matsumoto Castle Ice Sculpture Festival, one of the highlights of the winter in Mastumoto, will be …
Sankuro bonfire festival to be held this weekend
It's time again for the Sankuro festival! Sankuro (known nationwide as “Dondoyaki”) is a traditional bonfire where people in their community gather to …
Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
Happy New Year 2019!! Have you ever seen Japanese macaques soaking in the hot springs? Jugokudani Yaen Koen (also known as the Snow …
New Year Holiday closure notice
The Matsumoto Experience Information Center will be closed for the New Year's holiday from December 30th, 2018 through January 4th, 2019. We wish …
New Year's Tradition: Nengajo card
The New Year is just around the corner. Oshogatsu, or New Year, is the most important holiday period in Japan. There are still …
Chihiro Iwasaki Exhibition
An exhibition commemorating the 100th birthday of Chihiro Iwasaki is being held at the Shinmai Media Garden until Dec 28, 2018. Chihiro Iwasaki …
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 …
Having a Great Time in the Shamisen Live Performance & Workshop
Last week we had a wonderful guest come and visit us: Barbora Pilátová, an 18-year-old student who came all the way from the …
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 …
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