7 Culture Higashi Chaya District Avery Choi Higashi Chaya District is a picturesque area with cobblestone alleyways and traditional wooden architectures of the Edo period.
9 East Teashop District, Kanazawa Illaura Rossiter Experience the feeling of being in Edo-era Japan in Kanazawa's East Teashop District!
Culture Samurai Kanazawa Euan Prentis Kanazawa is the go-to city for samurai fanatics looking for a glimpse into the iconic culture and history.
Culture Noto’s Kiriko Festivals Alena Eckelmann The Noto Peninsula is famous for its Kiriko Festivals. Kiriko are large lanterns that are carried around during summer festivals..
Food Omicho Market in Kanazawa Mandy Bartok Get a close-up glimpse of Kanazawa's "kitchen" at the Omicho market in the center of the city.
15 Culture Shirayama-hime Shrine Mandy Bartok Visit the head of the Shirayama Shrines in Japan in Ishikawa Prefecture.
8 Food Chūkasoba Mikoshi Ramen Meg Sing The name ramen is the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese characters for the brothy noodles (拉面). Prior to the 1950s, it w..
Culture Hikiyama Gallery Miyossa Mandy Bartok The Hikiyama Gallery Miyossa offers visitors a hands-on look at Ishikawa's colorful kabuki traditions.