2020-06-17

Kanazawa, Noto Peninsula, and Other Cities

Discover secrets on the places in and around Kanazawa City,
where are located on the other side of Japan's east coast!
Jump in a Hokuriku-Shinkansen bullet train at JR Tokyo station, 
or fly from Haneda, Fukuoka, Taipei, or more airports, to get!

[ SEASON ]

Although Hanami literally means flower viewing, we mainly use the term for viewing the Sakura cherry blossoms, somewhat of a springtime custom in Japan. It’ll blow your mind when you see the cherry blossoms bloom all over Japan from the end of March to the beginning of May. The custom... 
 
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[ Kaga City ]

Ishikawa prefecture boasts three regions well-known for lacquerware. But are they all the same? Of course not! Each region’s wares have different features due to their unique histories. Wajima city is famous worldwide for its fine lacquering ...
 
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[Nanao City]

For many international tourists interested in the peninsula, a road trip may be the main thing they consider enjoying while there. However, there are not too many adventurous activities to enjoy around the waterfront. Nevertheless, it’s ...
 
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[ KANAZAWA ]

It all began when one of my friends learned the art from a young master a few years ago. Since then she quickly got into it, and has made so many thimbles! “For a person who has a different background, like ...
 
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[ In and Around ]

Once upon a time, many kinds of indigenous vegetables were cultivated in and around Kanazawa during the feudal era. Since consumers controlled the market, the farmers were forced to bend to their demands. ...
 
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[ KANAZAWA ]

Bashô had left Kanazawa at the end of summer, heading south to Echizen Province, the northern part of nowadays coastal Fukui prefecture. On his way, he and his companion had started to catch brief glimpses...
 
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