Walking through unexpected mountain blizzards into the historic Sengoku heartland of Matsumoto and Kofu.

We explore:

• The striking architectural resilience of Matsumoto Castle ('The Crow Castle').
• Sengoku history: Takeda Shingen’s military philosophy and mountain logistics.
• Atmospheric contrasts: Ancient temple silent snowscapes versus vibrant modern suburban youth culture.
• Enduring cold and finding warmth in small provincial ramen shops.

Background music from YouTube Audio Library.