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 Yukidaruma Snowman Festival: Kuwajima 2025 Japan Travel See snowmen of all shapes and sizes at Shiramine and Kuwajima, deep in the mountain valleys of Ishikawa's Hakusan region.
Culture Gojinjo Taiko Alena Eckelmann Gojinjo Daiko, a kind of Japanese drumming specific to Ishikawa Prefecture, has a tradition of 400 years.
6 Culture Meet Wakatama-kun Alena Eckelmann Wakura Hot Spring's Wakatama-kun is welcoming guests. He is Wakura’s onsen egg mascot who likes to hang around and entertain ...
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 vivi...
15 Culture Shirayama-hime Shrine Mandy Bartok Visit the head of the Shirayama Shrines in Japan in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Culture Hikiyama Gallery Miyossa Mandy Bartok The Hikiyama Gallery Miyossa offers visitors a hands-on look at Ishikawa's colorful kabuki traditions.
Culture Science Hills Komatsu Mandy Bartok Science Hills Komatsu offers state-of-the-art science exhibits in an architectural gem of a building.
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 festiv...
Culture Myoryu-ji (Ninja-dera) in Kanazawa Mandy Bartok Take a peek into Kanazawa's so-called Ninja Temple on a guided visit to Myoryu-ji.
