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Summer is here!   Yes, we acknowledge, the season of heat and rain.   While much of what we love about Komatsu is the vast nature and scenic landscapes, even if it's too ho… 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 shari… 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...

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...

As a City of Kabuki, Komatsu has an enduring tradition of staging children's kabuki plays, hardly seen elsewhere in Japan. One of the best times to witness these plays is during our biggest annu… Read more...