Culture Abare Matsuri 2025 Early Jul Abare Matsuri, or Rampage Festival, is an annual event in the town of Noto, Ishikawa. One of Japan’s most violent and fiery fe..
Culture Urasa Naked Man Festival 2026 Late Feb - Early Mar Urasa's Naked Man Festival lays claim to being one of Japan's most unique winter festivals. Participants push and jostle..
Activities Koide International Snowball Fight 2026 Early Feb The Koide International Snowball Fight is one of Japan's most unique festivals. Teams battle it out in groups of five to be..
Culture Niitsu Railway Museum Kim Bergström The Niitsu Railway Museum highlights the importance that rail transportation has had on this Niigata town. There are various exhibits..
Activities As Autumn Turns to Winter Kim Bergström The onset of winter in Niigata's snow country is fast and furious, but after the first snow of the year, many fall elements..
10 Accommodation Kozantei Ubuya Peter Lin Kozantei Ubuya is an excellent traditional Ryokan in Kawaguchiko. It offers excellent food, great views of Mt. Fuji and a relaxing..
Accommodation Slow House Villa, Tokinosumika Lynda Hogan Tokinosumika is an attractive resort for families. The accommodation isn't particularly fancy, but what they lack in bling,..
Transportation How to Ride the Train From Kanazawa to Tsurugi Susan May The Hokuriku Rail Road, Ishikawa Line, is the easiest way to access the ancient town of Tsurugi. Simply ride the train for the beautiful..