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    Calling out to all international friends in Japan, if you take photos and have an Instagram account!   Interested to lend us a hand in sharing the undiscovered cha… 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...

(First posted in 2022, updated May 2023) Flowers, festivals and food: May might just be our favorite time of year! It was so memorable that we decided to dedicate a post to sharing our adv… Read more...

Otabi Festival 2022 has ended successfully. We are grateful to everyone for your support, and look forward to celebrating with you all again next year! With a history of over 250 years, the O… Read more...

Eager to venture out from Kanazawa to discover more of Ishikawa's hidden gems, but no clue where to start?   We've got you covered with our brand new regional guide for Southern Ishik… Read more...