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..
Shopping Wajima Morning Market Rey Waters A Morning Market that has it all: Fish, vegetables, fruit, local food, sweets, lacquerware, and plenty of crafts.
Area Noto Peninsula Most foreign visitors are not aware of the beauty of Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa prefecture. Off the beaten path, it provides a quality vacation for the entire family. If taking a tour by bus or..
Beauty & Spa The White Ring Tour & Hotel Roan Jonathan Jahnke The White Ring Tour & Hotel Roan, a great way to experience some of the best locations that the Hokuriku area has to offer.
6 Modern Japanese Cooking in Kanazawa Sarah Chaney You will be enchanted by the beautiful restaurant that was converted from an art gallery. The food is made from local products in..
Culture Oyama Shrine of Kanazawa Charles Colfer Oyama Shrine's most noticeable feature is the unusual gate, which was designed by a Dutch architect using elements of Asian..
Shopping Making Japanese Sweets in Kanazawa Sarah Chaney A lesson in making Japanese sweets at the Ishikawa Prefecture Tourist Museum. We made 3 different kinds of vibrantly colored Japanese..
Shopping Tatsumiya Bento Boxes Featured Enjoy the professional works of the Ishikawa craftsmen while eating lunch! The kokeshi style lunch box would be a perfect souvenir..