Matsumoto Samurai Featured in Shinano Mainichi Shimbun
2025/8/8
On Thursday, August 7, 2025, Matsumoto Samurai was featured in the morning edition of the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun, a major regional newspaper based in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
Headline:
Kaiseki Cuisine and Swordplay: A New Experience for International Visitors in Matsumoto
Lead Paragraph (Summary):
A new immersive restaurant called “Matsumoto Samurai” is opening in “Kappo Matsumoto Honkan,” a traditional Japanese restaurant located in Marunouchi, Matsumoto City.
This experience is designed especially for international visitors, combining authentic kaiseki cuisine with live samurai sword-fighting performances.
The project was planned by Segorita the 3rd, a YouTuber living in the city, to help guests experience traditional Japanese culture.
A preview event for invited guests was held on August 6.
Source:
Shinano Mainichi Shimbun, Thursday, August 7, 2025
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