16-679: The Kaichi School ( 旧開智学校 , kyūkaichi-gakkō ) in Matsumoto , Nagano Prefecture was one of the first schools in Japan . It opened in a temporary building in May 1873, the year after the first major education reforms were introduced by the new Ministry of Education . The school moved to new premises in April 1876. This western-style building, fused with Japanese elements , was designated an Important Cultural Property in 1961. Relocated two years later during work on
32-438: A special city with increased local autonomy on November 1, 2000. Matsumoto annexed the villages of Azumi , Azusagawa and Nagawa (all from Minamiazumi District ), and the village of Shiga (from Higashichikuma District ) on April 1, 2005. This was followed by the town of Hata (from Higashichikuma District,) on March 31, 2010. Matsumoto was proclaimed a core city with increased local autonomy on April 1, 2021. Matsumoto
48-534: A unicameral city legislature of 31 members. The city contributes six members to the Nagano Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, Matsumoto is grouped with Ōmachi , Azumino , Higashichikuma District, Nagano , Kitaazumi District, Nagano , Kamiminochi District, Nagano and part of the city of Nagano to form Nagano 2nd District in the lower house of the National Diet . Matsumoto
64-521: Is 1,045.1 mm (41.15 in) with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 25.1 °C (77.2 °F), and lowest in January, at around −0.3 °C (31.5 °F). Per Japanese census data, the population of Matsumoto has recently plateaued after a long period of growth. Matsumoto has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and
80-462: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Matsumoto, Nagano Matsumoto ( 松本市 , Matsumoto-shi ) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture , Japan. Matsumoto is designated as a core city since 1 April 2021. As of 1 March 2019 , the city had a population of 239,466 in 105,207 households and a population density of 240 persons per km . The total area of
96-533: Is a regional commercial center and noted for traditional woodworking and silk spinning, electronics and its dairy industry. Seasonal tourism to the surrounding mountains and onsen hot spring resorts is also an important source of local income. Matsumoto has 29 public elementary schools operated by the city government, one operated by the national government and one private elementary school. The city also manages 19 public middle schools, with one more middle school shared between Matsumoto and neighbouring Asahi. There
112-481: Is located in the Matsumoto Basin of central Nagano Prefecture surrounded by mountains and is acclaimed for its beautiful views. It is approximately 75 kilometers south of the prefectural capital at Nagano City, and 167 kilometers from central Tokyo. The 3000 meter Hida Mountains are to the west of the city, with 3190 meter Mount Hotakadake on the border of Matsumoto with Takayama, Gifu as the highest point within
128-540: Is one public middle school operated by the national government and one private middle school. The city has seven public high schools operated by the Nagano Prefectural Board of Education and six private high schools. The city also has a North Korean school , Nagano Korean Elementary and Junior High School ( 長野朝鮮初中級学校 ) . Kaichi School opened in 1876; farmers gave 70% of the funds to have it built. According to Philippe Mesmer of Le Monde , Kaichi "was one of
144-706: The Suzuki method of teaching music, created by Shinichi Suzuki who lived in the city in his later life. Matsumoto is represented in the J. League of football with its local club, Matsumoto Yamaga FC based at the Alwin Stadium in Kambayashi. It was one of the host cities of the official Women's Volleyball World Championship for its 1998 and 2010 editions. Yoshinori Ueda was born here. [REDACTED] Media related to Matsumoto, Nagano at Wikimedia Commons Shiga, Nagano Shiga ( 四賀村 , Shiga-mura )
160-519: The Minamiuchida ward of the village of Kataoka in the city of Shiojiri on April 1, 1960 and April 1, 1961. The village of Hongo (from Higashichikuma District) on May 1, 1974 and parts of Seba hamlet (the hamlet of Kukohigashi) were annexed from Shiojiri on April 1, 1982. Between the days of June 27 and June 28, 1994, the Matsumoto Incident sarin gas attack occurred. Matsumoto was proclaimed
176-546: The city is 978.47 square kilometres (377.79 sq mi). Matsumoto is located in the former Shinano Province and was the provincial capital from the Heian period onwards. The area developed as the castle town of Matsumoto Domain under the Tokugawa shogunate of the Edo period . Modern Matsumoto Town was established with the creation of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. It
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#1733086259459192-463: The city limits. Matsumoto has a humid continental climate ( Köppen climate classification : Dfa ) bordering on a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen climate classification : Cfa ), with hot summers and cold winters. Precipitation is quite high in summer, but the weather is somewhat drier in winter. The average annual temperature in Matsumoto is 12.2 °C (54.0 °F). The average annual rainfall
208-448: The first modern schools built in Japan." After the school closed, it was converted into a museum. Matsumoto is attractive to travelers not only because of its traditional culture but also its moderate climate and local products. Matsumoto soba is famous for its delicate taste. Local attractions include: Outside the rail station is also a statue of a little girl with a violin, remembering
224-556: The nearby Metoba River, in 1965 the old school building was turned into an education museum. In 2019 the school was designated as National Treasure of Japan . (in Japanese) Matsumoto City - Kaichi School 36°14′36″N 137°58′06″E / 36.24333°N 137.96833°E / 36.24333; 137.96833 This article related to a museum in Japan is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about an aspect of Japanese education
240-508: Was a village located in Higashichikuma District , Nagano Prefecture , Japan . As of 2003, the village had an estimated population of 5,917 and a density of 65.56 persons per km . The total area was 90.25 km . On April 1, 2005, Shiga, along with the villages of Azumi , Azusagawa and Nagawa (all from Minamiazumi District ), was merged into the expanded city of Matsumoto . This Nagano Prefecture location article
256-646: Was raised to city status on May 1, 1907. On February 1, 1925, Matsumoto absorbed the village of Matsumoto (from Higashichikuma District ). The city expanded further by annexing the Kanda hamlet of the village of Nakayama from Higashichikuma District on April 1, 1943, the villages of Nakayama, Shimadachi and Shimauchi (all from Higashichikuma District ) on April 1, 1954, the villages of Wada, Niimura, Kanbayashi, Sasaga, Yoshikawa, Kotobuki, Okada, Iriyamabe, Satoyamabe and Imai (all from Higashichikuma District ) on August 1, 1954. Kitauchida and Gakenoyu hamlets were annexed from
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