Matsumoto Castle, a designated National Treasure, stands on a plain in Nagano Pref. encircled by rugged mountains. The black-lacquered keep from 1590 comprises five structures and resembles a bird ...

MATSUMOTO, Nagano Prefecture—Matsumoto city will raise ... saying such a system would go against Japan’s concept of “omotenashi” (hospitality). “It is not a good idea because we want ...