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Chubu

KURA Sushi-Ei, Sushi and Tempura restaurant in real KURA, Traditional Japanese storehouse in Matsumoto City

KURA or sometimes called DOZO is a traditional Japanese store house built from timber, stone or clay used to safely store valuable commodities. It is protected by 3 tier of very thick doors looks like Bank’s Safe door. There are…

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“M-Gate” a little Jazz Cafe with great audio and huge Jazz Vinyl collection in Matsukawa

    There used to be many Jazz Cafes in 70’s ~ 80’s in Japan with huge Jazz vinyl collection. Japanese is such a enthusiastic about Jazz and there are many serious vinyl collectors. They are usually serious audio lover…

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Japan Ukiyoe Museum in Matsumoto City, Sakai Family private collection since 18th century

The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum was established in 1982 by Mr. Tokichi Sakai, who is the 10th generation of Sakai Family. The Sakai collection is internationally known for the collection of c.a.          a hundred thousand ukiyo-e prints, paitings, scrolls, old books and modern…

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