Ishikawa Prefecture and its main city Kanazawa have some of the best charms and attractions in the Hokuriku region. From the famous Kenrokuen garden to the many relaxing onsens in the area, let’s look at some of the famous Ishikawa and Hokuriku charm!

Renowned throughout Japan for its impressive mountain ranges and abundance of pristine snowy tracks available for winter sports (it was the site of the 1998 Winter Olympics), Hakuba has always been a popular weekend destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo to get lost in nature, whether it be to experience the wondrous snowfall or go hiking across mountain ranges in the green season.

Niigata Prefecture, accessible from Tokyo through the Hokuriku or the Joetsu Shinkansen, is famous for its rice, natural scenery, and tons of snow. There are a plethora of things to do in the prefecture, so let’s take a quick look at some highlights!

Fukui Prefecture, nestled in the Hokuriku region of Japan, will soon be a short train ride away from Tokyo with the new opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension next month. From a museum all about ancient dinosaurs, to a secluded island accessed only by a bridge, Fukui Prefecture has everything you need for a fulfilling trip. Let’s take a look at some things you can do in the dinosaur prefecture!

Sustainability has been a hot topic in recent times, with people, places, and countries becoming more environmentally aware of waste and plastic usage. Especially in terms of single use plastics and plastic water bottles, the movement to reduce the number used is growing. We talked with Robin and Mariko, who created the company mymizu, which through its app helps people to find water refill stations all across Japan and the UK to limit plastic usage.