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Japan’s First Toll Road & The Fossils on the Far Side of the Pass

Triumph & Tragedy: Matsumoto’s ‘Higher School’

A Slice of Serenity Next to the Castle: Ikegami Hyakuchiku-tei

In Search of Water: the Suiban-jo Castle Ruins

A Dig Into Matsumoto’s Distant Past (Going on now!)

The Former Kaichi School: Matsumoto’s Second National Treasure

Discovering the Temples & Shrines of Metoba – Part Four: Okamiya Jinja

Discovering the Temples & Shrines of Metoba – Part Three: Daianraku-ji

Discovering the Temples & Shrines of Metoba – Part Two: Chosho-ji

Discovering the Temples & Shrines of Metoba – Part One: Rinsho-ji

You Don’t Have To Sneak in Like a Ninja

“What’s With All the Frogs?”

The Exciting Reitaisai Festival at Suwa Shrine in Hata

Fuketsu: The Natural Refrigerators in Inekoki

Tokugo Pass: The Old Road to Kamikochi

Take a Stroll to Kotakuji Temple

Chikato Shrine and the Chikatoyama Walking Course

Ofune Matsuri (Boat Festival) at Susukigawa Shrine 2018

Major May Events and Activities Roundup

Hidden Matsumoto: Kasamori Inari Shrine

Falcons Impress at the Traditional Falconry Show at Matsumoto Castle

Former Kaichi School: Go Back to School a Century and Half in the Past

Old-fashioned Guns Impress at Matsumoto Castle

Ishii Miso Brewery with Tour, Lunch, and Miso Ice Cream!