Culture
Kanazawa’s Gift: The World Discovers the Autumn Flavor of Japanese Matsutake
It is around this time of year, when the cool autumn breezes begin to blow, that we find […]
Special Reports
Pursuit of Clean Oceans Driven by Locals in Ishikawa
This local resident is a member of the Sodegahama Beautification Club. Diligently cleaning up the trash, he says, “I do
Culture
Ringing in the New Year the Traditional Japanese Way in Kanazawa
Japan does New Year quite differently than other countries. In fact, many people compare Japanese New Year to American
Travel
Homey Experience Gone? Companies Take Over Japan’s ‘Minpaku’ Market
A year since the ban on minpaku (lodging at a private residence) under the Private Lodging Business Act […]
Culture
‘50 Years of Go Nagai’ Exhibit Coming to the Ueno Royal Museum in September 2019
The 50 Years of Go Nagai exhibit celebrating half a century’s work by Japanese manga artist Go Nagai, 73, […]
Blog
Loincloths and Cheerleaders: Kanazawa’s High School Sumo Tournament
Kanazawa may not be a big city, but notable things do happen. There’s a jazz festival in the fall, […]
Blog
Kanazawa: The Sakura Are Just About to Bloom in this Picturesque City
Spring is now in full flush here in Tokyo, which sadly means that the sakura season is coming to […]
Sakura 🌸
2019 Cherry Blossom Viewing Guide
With the slight chill which has come following the full bloom on April 7, the cherry blossom season […]
Blog
Skiing in Japan: A First-timer’s Experience
Ah, February. A short month with long, dark nights and brief days consisting of bitter winds and plunging temperatures
Travel
2019 Cherry Blossoms Forecast: From Kyushu to Hokkaido
Despite the blistering cold at this time of year in Tokyo, the Japan Meteorological News Agency has released [&helli