Culture Ishikawa Prefecture: A Hub for Japanese Culture and the Arts Veronica Carnevale Ishikawa Prefecture, located on Japan’s western coast, has long been renowned for its cultural heritage and thriving art scen...
Planning Kanazawa Makes Nat Geo's Best of the World 2025 List Kim Bergström National Geographic recently released their Best of the World 2025 compilation covering some of the top travel destinations t...
Activities Traditional and Modern Charms of Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture Tiffany Aguilar Located in western Japan’s Hokuriku region, Ishikawa Prefecture is home to rich cultural heritage, natural landscapes, and di...
Planning Exploring Kanazawa with Free, Easy Wi-Fi Tom Roseveare Kanazawa City, with its beautifully preserved Edo-period heritage spanning samurai residences and geisha districts, is a prim...
Culture Culture and Beauty In Ishikawa Prefecture Leslie Taylor I am always on the lookout for locations offering Japan’s famous mixture of beautiful scenery and cultural depth without huge...
Culture Post-quake Support for Noto Emi Takahata After the 2024 earthquake hit Noto Peninsula, recovery has been slow due to its isolation. Local businesses, like a ryokan in...
Culture Discover Kanazawa: A Golden Journey Emi Takahata Kanazawa, Japan’s gold leaf capital producing 99% of the nation’s supply, is a treasure trove of cultural experiences. Whethe...
Transportation How to Access Shiramine by Bus Susan May Shiramine is an ancient village deep in the mountains of Hakusan City. Learn how to catch the bus and easily access this beau...
Activities A Roadtrip Through Noto Peninsula Tom Roseveare Noto Peninsula, situated in Ishikawa Prefecture on the western coast of Japan, is a destination that captures the essence of ...
Culture Hokuriku Ramen Expo 2025 Kim Bergström If you're a ramen fan, the Hokuriku Ramen Expo is an event you shouldn't miss. The four-day expo brings a dozen popular ramen...
