My Time in Matsumoto (Guest's Blog)
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2012/1/23
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memory92 |
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atik mulyati
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I was a trainee in 1992, PT EPSON Shimauchi. I always remember the local and Japanese people like Mr. Nakazawa, Mr. Momose they were good people there is one friend I never forgot Ms.. keiko Shimizu. Hayashi nana. Mr. Naoya. Masato. Please if anyone knows it please contact my friend emailed me. one of my neighbors when I was in shimauci "Iwakura family san" I also love the family missed it. please contact me at this email. atikmulya46@yahoo.com mata aimasu atik mulyati
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Hi there.
I will do a bit of a search for you. We just had some good luck with the post before you and found pretty much contact with all the people sought. If you have first names to go with those last names it would help I think. Any other hints hobbies or such? I will semd you an e-mail for any more private details you have of your friends to make contacting easier. If you would like me to blank out your e-mail at any point just say here or by reply e-mail. Will see what we can do. Milton and Maki  PS Could you please Check your e-mail or e-mail me at Address bounced twice. matsumotohelp@gmail.com Awaiting your contact Milton 
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2012/1/6
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PEOPLE OF MATSUMOTO |
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Mona Kho
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I'm a trainee from Malaysia who was posted to Matsumoto City Council, Tourism Dept 20 years ago. I'm in search for those ppl I encountered during my course:- Manabu Teshima, Yoshiro Takayama, Akihito Ohtsuka, Yukiko Kobayashi, Kunio Yasui, Masako Okamoto, Sadazumi Ogasawara and many more. Please email nanabuddy@yahoo.com or call my mobile 012 303 9287. Mona Kho
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Hello there Mona Kho
It seems we have located a few of your old colleagues.... I will make a call to let them know you are wanting to make contact and will share your contact details with them. Would you like me to take down your e-mail now. We have it logged on our post record page also. I can blank if out if you would like. Will be in touch again soon. Kind Regards Milton
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2011/11/11
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thanks! |
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Emily
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thanks, Andy, Awanoyu Ryokan looks great!
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2011/11/11
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Shirahone onsen |
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Emily
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Andy, are you sure Shirahone onsen public bath is mixed? I went there a a few years ago and it's a nice location but it wasn't mixed.
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Well, Shirahone's public-oparated (kokyo in Japanese) outdoor bath is not mixed.
I am sure that another big outdoor bath, Awanoyu Ryokan, famous in Shirahone, is mixed. You can soak in it even if you don't stay there at night. - Andy
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2011/11/9
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Mixed onsen |
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Emily
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Where's the nearest mixed onsen to Matsumoto? Thanks!
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Read my answer for the previous question for public mixed onsen bath.
Also many ryokan (i.e. Tamanoyu in Asama Onsen, Izumiya Zenbei in Utsukushigahara Onsen) have family bathroom of hot spring and a family or couple can do “mixed bathing” in a private locked bathroom (some have an outside bath). - Andy
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2011/9/1
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Early Start |
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Rachael
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I'll be visiting Matsumoto next September and I've already found this site VERY helpful so thank you all so much for making all this information available! And, yes, I do plan way in advance...
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2011/8/26
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Kura |
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Elizabeth
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My husband and I ate at Kura the other night. It was the best sashimi we have ever tried. We also ordered seasonal vegetable tempura and Basashi. You must go! They have an English menu and made us feel very welcomed. They even gave us complimentary miso soup, tea, and a quick snack before our sushi arrived. We also received two sketches of the restaurant. SUPER FRIENDLY! We're going back one more time before we depart!
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Hi, Elizabeth
Thank you for your comment. I copied it into Gourmet Directory - Japanese page. I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Matsumoto, - Andy
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2011/8/18
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renting tents? |
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jenn
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Thank you so much for your blog! It is the most helpful site I've found as I'm planning a trip to this area. You mention that the campground in Kamikochi rents tents. Is it necessary (or possible) to make a reservation ahead of time to rent a tent? We will be coming the first week in September, so we expect there will be lots of other visitors... and we don't want to be stranded with no tent! Also, are there ever children in the mountain huts? My husband and I are traveling with our 2 year old. We take him hiking all the time here in the US, and are curious if he would be welcome.
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Hi, jenn
Thank you for your generous comment. There are two campgrounds in Kamikochi. One is Konashidaira, only 10 min walk from the bus terminal. The other is Tokusawa, 2 hours walk (hike) from the bus terminal. See this map. The rental tents are not so many, so I recommend you to reserve one. If you send your name, date, time to arrive, which campground you choose, place to stay on the previous day, and phone number (if you have in Japan) to info@mtlabs.co.jp, I can reserve instead of you, because the campground keepers might not understand English. It costs 7000 JPY for one tent for 3-5 people. Some hikers hike with (carrying) their kids also in Japan, so if you hike WITH SAFE and don't disturb other hikers, I think your kid is welcome. September is not busy season because Japanese summer vacation has ended and fall foliage haven't started yet, so I think mountain huts are not crowed. - Andy
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2011/7/25
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matsuri |
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Lucie
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Hi, first of all, thanks for this informative and helpful blog. Wea re planning a visit to nagano/Matsumoto area at the beginning of the October. Could you please tell us how the shrine festival looks like? The thing is - as people interested in Japan we would like to experience typical matsuri. Are there any other local matsuris in October? Thank you for the answer, Lucie
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Hello there Lucie.
There are at least two Matsuri in October. See our events calender for details here http://welcome.city.matsumoto.nagano.jp/contents08+index.htm There are also two together in late September of interest. The Toraijin Festival is celebrates if I recall right the coming of new people from Korea I think many centuries ago. The next day is the Ofune Matsuri that is a big and interesting one. The Yohashira or "four pillar" shrine festival on the 2nd and 3rd could be very convenient as it will be right down town in the heart of the streets that are of great tourist interest...Nawate Dori. And on the next day the 3rd the Asam Onsen Fire festival...That is a sight to be seen for sure. You should certainly prioritise seeing that! The next weekend on the 9th is a great event at the castle not a matsuri but a festival of Soba - the cheerished local buckwheat noodles. It will be a bustling event attended by thousands. That is about all except the next weekend people dressed as Samurai will be firing off antique rifles from the Edo period at the castle. http://welcome.city.matsumoto.nagano.jp/modules/xpressme/?p=124 See the calender but it looks like there will be much to do. I recommend the Fire festival weekend most of all. Milton Additional Info (URLs are in Japanese): - Ofune Matsuri (Milton mentions) at Hotaka Shrine: Sep 26th 8am-, 27th 3pm- JR Ohito line, Hotaka Station (3 minutes walk from the station) http://www.hotakajinja.com/ - Isago Shrine: Sep 26th (Matsuri is held only in every 7 years - year of rabbit and rooster.) Kamikochi line, Ohniwa Station (7 minutes walk from the station) http://takara.city.matsumoto.nagano.jp/city/186.html - Misha Shrine Fire Festival (Milton mentions): Oct 3rd ALPICO bus, Asama line http://www.asamap.net/festival/post-7.html - Yohashira Shrine (Milton mentions): Oct 1st, 2nd, 3rd Matsumoto downtown http://www.tripadvisor.jp/Attraction_Review-g298118-d324946-Reviews-Yohashira_Shrine-Matsumoto_Nagano_Prefecture_Chubu.html http://youkoso.city.matsumoto.nagano.jp/citizensweblog/?p=15 - Rico -Nice Rico Milton
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2011/7/4
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Some questions about Matsumoto |
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Sonya
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Thank you so much for your blog. We've had two great days in Matsumoto and could easily have stayed longer. I especially recommend this city for people with kids. My partner, Matt, is writing an article on Matsumoto (may or may not end up being published) and had a few questions: 1. Does anyone know the story of Okada-San from the bike shop ( Okada Cycling Museum) in Takasago-cho ( our Japanese wasn't up to the explanation)? 2. Does anyone know more about two of the early 20C artists featured in the permanent collection at the Art Museum - Kishoyshi Tateishi and Hakute Ishii? We will be encouraging all our friends to visit Matsumoto. Thanks again, Sonya
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Sonya,
Umm.. You and your partner may know some aspects of Matsumoto more than us! I know Okada bike shop (a page about it in our Japanese site is here) but I don't know his story. I don't know either of Kishoyshi Tateishi (if he is a master carpenter of Kaichi school, his first name seems to be Seiju) and Hakute (should be Hakutei) Ishii. If your husband has specific questions about them, e-mail from this page. I can interview Okada-san and/or staff of the Museum. We will appreciate your article and encouragement to your friends very much! - Andy
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