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September 22nd 2008

Published: September 23rd 2008

FIIIIIIIINALLY could upload this entry... flakey internet up here. Also got a video in this post of one of those whacking Japanese Game shows too.... ====== The minute you step off the train and hear the loud speakers exclaim "welcome to Ma-tsumo-tooooooh" you know your in for something a bit different. The ride up here is through some gorgeous mountainous terrain and takes you through Nagano, w... Read Full Entry

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Japanese Avenue

Matsumoto-jo

View of the main tower of the castle at night, was quite breathtaking.

Matsumoto-jo

This castle is quite magnificent.

View of the mountains near Matsumoto

Samurai Statue

Small statue dedicated to a Samurai

Store Front

Even the store fronts are done up nicely here.

Swan in the moat

A swan swimming in the moat of Matsumoto-jo

Do Not Disturb the Cat

The cat is not amused.

View from the Ryokan

View outside my window here in Matsumoto.

23rd September 2008

Sharon
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Hey there, Thanks for the food pics. Makes me want to eat sushi. Well, if I wanted to eat, I would want to eat sushi. Can't find pickled ginger here to save my life. The castle is indeed impressive, but I think the cat has a certain majesty all its own, eh?

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