Culture Yukidaruma Snowman Festival: Kuwajima 2026 Friday - Feb 6th See snowmen of all shapes and sizes at Shiramine and Kuwajima, deep in the mountain valleys of Ishikawa's Hakusan region.
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 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 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 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 ..
Culture Discover Kanazawa: A Golden Journey Emi Takahata Kanazawa, Japan’s gold leaf capital producing 99% of the nation’s supply, is a treasure trove of cultural experiences. Whether..
Culture Tsurugi Horai Festival 2026 Early Oct The Tsurugi Horai Matsuri is a festival held every October in Tsurugi, Hakusan. It has been running annually for over 800 years,..
Culture Kenrokuen Garden 5 (2Reviews) Located within Kanazawa Castle Park in Ishikawa Prefecture, Kenrokuen Garden is one of Japan's most famous traditional landscape gardens. Together..