Komatsu-ben: The Dialect of Komatsu   　　　Dialects of the Japanese language are a fascinating story. Although not as well known for its dialectal diversity as languages such as Spanish or … Read more...

The excitement and bustle have finally come to a close as we wrap up the Otabi Festival 2025. For those of you who were able to attend – I hope you loved it! For those of you who couldn’t – I ho… Read more...

With a history of over 250 years, the Otabi Festival is Komatsu's biggest event. The festivities center around the children's kabuki plays staged upon traditional hikiyama floats!   W… Read more...

Japan’s commitment to the preservation of its heritage draws in the masses and has led Japan to a carefully curated image of traditional and contemporary intertwinement. There are various pillar… Read more...

A Local Treasure: Natadera Temple Tucked into the foliage, Natadera rests at the boundary between the foothills of Mt Hakusan and the Kaga plain. Natadera is not a temple complex that uproots… Read more...