Culture Shin-Ise Kinenkan, Kanazawa Peter Sidell In the historical Nagamachi district of Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Shin-Ise Kinenkan is a preserved traditional..
Culture Kajikawachisui Memorial Park Kim Bergström For those living in or visiting Niigata Prefecture during sakura season, one of the region's best spots to explore is the Kajikawachisui..
11 Food Kanazawa Omicho Market Gaurav Raja Dahal Kanazawa Omicho Market is an old fresh food market that was established during the Edo period, consisting of more than 170 stalls..
Food A Culinary Tour of Aichi Prefecture Brian MacDuckston Many tourists to Japan have spent some time in Aichi Prefecture without even knowing it. Blessed with the calm waters of Mikawa..
Culture The D.T. Suzuki Museum Gaurav Raja Dahal The D.T. Suzuki Museum in Kanazawa City commemorates the life and works of philosopher, Suzuki Daisetz Teitaro.
Activities Iiyama Nanohana Festival 2025 May 3rd - May 5th Iiyama's aptly-named Nanohana Park comes alive during spring, and their annual nanohana festival is held during the latter half..
Activities Kamo Koinobori Festival 2025 Apr 10th - May 6th In Niigata, one place you can see koinobori streamers is at the Kamo Koinobori Festival. The event has been running since 1989,..
Culture Matsumoto Castle Ice Sculpture Festival 2026 Late Jan The Matsumoto Castle Ice Sculpture Festival has been running for over 30 years now, with a variety of skillfully designed works..
