Culture Niwaka Lantern Festival 2025 Late Aug You might have heard of Kiriko in Wajima but do you know Niwaka? A procession of colorfully painted floats mark the end of sum..
Culture Hideki Matsui Baseball Museum Mandy Bartok Baseball fans won't want to miss the Hideki Matsui Baseball Museum in the player's hometown of Nomi, Ishikawa Prefecture...
Culture Kenrokuen: A Park for Winter's End Sheila Burt Considered one of the “Three Great Gardens of Japan”, Kanazawa's Kenrokuen is a treasure to visit during every season. I w..
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 Higashi Chaya Geisha Area, Kanazawa Erik OBrien Nowhere in Japan has touched me more than Kanazawa. Particularly Higashi Ochaya and the surrounding area. Hoping all those who travel..
Culture The D.T. Suzuki Museum in Kanazawa Bridget Ye Of all the art, history, film, design, and clock museums I have visited, the D.T. Suzuki Museum has left one of the most vivid and..
Historical Kanazawa Castle Park Anna van Dyk Kanazawa Castle and Castle Gardens are a gem in the city's sights. Although the original buildings may no longer exist, their..
Culture Kutani Chawan Festival 2025 May 3rd - May 5th In Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, an annual Kutani Chawan (tea bowl) festival takes place for three days during Golden Week.