Culture Yukidaruma Snowman Festival: Kuwajima 2027 Early Feb See snowmen of all shapes and sizes at Shiramine and Kuwajima, deep in the mountain valleys of Ishikawa's Hakusan region.
Culture Sugo Isobe Shrine Bamboo Splitting Festival 2027 Wednesday - Feb 10th Each winter, Sugo Isobe Shrine in Ishikawa Prefecture hosts the Bamboo Splitting Festival, a Shinto ritual that has been passed..
Culture Ishikawa Prefecture: A Hub for Japanese Culture and... Veronica Carnevale Ishikawa Prefecture, located on Japan’s western coast, has long been renowned for its cultural heritage and thriving art scene..
Culture Higashi Chaya District 4 (2Reviews) The Higashi Chaya District (ひがし茶屋街) is a traditional teahouse district east of Kanazawa Station which known for its geisha performances. Compr..
Culture Abare Matsuri 2026 Early Jul Abare Matsuri, or Rampage Festival, is an annual event in the town of Noto, Ishikawa. One of Japan’s most violent and fiery fe..
Culture Post-quake Support for Noto Emi Takahata After the 2024 earthquake hit Noto Peninsula, recovery has been slow due to its isolation. Local businesses, like a ryokan in Nanao,..
Culture Kanazawa Handmade Marche 2026 Early Oct The Kanazawa Handmade Marche is a celebration of crafts, food, and more, with approximately 1000 booths set to be present at the..
Culture Culture and Beauty In Ishikawa Prefecture Leslie Taylor I am always on the lookout for locations offering Japan’s famous mixture of beautiful scenery and cultural depth without huge ..