Culture Kutani Chawan Festival 2026 May 3rd - May 5th In Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, an annual Kutani Chawan (tea bowl) festival takes place for three days during Golden Week.
Culture Kanazawa Teramachi Peter Sidell In the historical town of Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Teramachi is a peaceful temple district, home to dozens of..
Culture 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art Gaurav Raja Dahal The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art is located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, and the exhibitions at this museum are..
Culture Kanazawa Castle Gaurav Raja Dahal This partially restored castle was the headquarter of the mighty Maeda Clan that governed the Kaga province (present-day Ishikawa..
Culture Kanazawa Nakamura Memorial Museum Peter Sidell In Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, the Nakamura Memorial Museum is home to a collection of tea ceremony utensils, ceramics,..
Culture An Exploration of Kenroku-en Gaurav Raja Dahal Kenroku-en is regarded as one of the 3 most beautiful landscaped gardens in Japan. This strolling-style garden has been extended..
Culture Matto Furusato-kan in Ishikawa Peter Sidell In Matto, a suburb of Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Furusato-kan is a beautifully restored historical residence,..
Area Kanazawa Journey into old Japan and walk among the shadows of samurai and geisha. Kanazawa (金沢), located just two and a half hours from Tokyo via the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen, offers visitors a glimp..