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Matsumoto Castle rings in the new year
Kadomatsu decorations have been put up around Matsumoto Castle, a designated national treasure in Nagano Prefecture. The traditional bamboo displays are typically installed around entrances so the god of the New Year will feel welcomed and bring good fortune.