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Culture in Ishikawa

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A Visit to Matto

A Visit to Matto

Peter Sidell

Not far from Kanazawa in central Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Matto is a pleasant suburb with a handful of interesting sights.

Ishikawa
Kutani Chawan Festival

Kutani Chawan Festival

Kim

In Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, an annual Kutani Chawan (tea bowl) festival takes place for three days during Golden Week.

Ishikawa
Kanazawa Castle

Kanazawa Castle

Gaurav Raja Dahal

This partially restored castle was the headquarter of the mighty Maeda Clan that governed the Kaga province (present-day Ishi...

Ishikawa
Kanazawa's Noh Museum

Kanazawa's Noh Museum

Peter Sidell

In Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, the Noh Museum is what it sounds like. You can see masks and costumes used in per...

Ishikawa
Tsurugi Horai Festival

Tsurugi Horai Festival

Susan May

The Tsurugi Horai Matsuri is a festival held every October in Tsurugi, Hakusan. It has been running annually for over 800 yea...

Ishikawa