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On August 4 2022, record-breaking heavy rains flooded the many riverbanks in Komatsu, causing severe damage to the surrounding towns.   Particularly badly-hit were the areas along a s… Read more...

In our second edition of little local finds, we introduce one of our favorite local hamlets: Seiryo-machi! Especially since summer is one of the best times to visit: whether to enjoy the gold… Read more...

With so many hidden gems in Komatsu that are off the tourist map (sometimes off the map entirely), we've decided to start sharing some of our everyday secret finds from time to time! For the … 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...

[:en]Senso Soshitsu (1622-1697), the founder of the Urasenke School and a fourth-generation descendent of tea master Sen no Rikyu (1522-1591), helped to establish a flourishing tea culture in wh… Read more...