Exploring Nagano, gateway to Japan Alps
Matsumoto Castle (Photo by Sarah B. Hodge/Stripes Okinawa) Nagano is synonymous with the 1998 Winter Olympics and as…
The Black Crow Castle of Japan’s Alps
On April 18, 2026, as cherry blossoms peak around Matsumoto-jo, this iconic black castle in Nagano draws travelers…
The Black Crow Castle of Japan’s Alps
On April 18, 2026, as cherry blossoms peak around Matsumoto-jo, this iconic black castle in Nagano draws travelers…