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Rosanjin’s Cottage, 'Iroha Soan'
The renowned artist KITAOJI Rosanjin (1835-1959) was a master calligrapher, woodcarver, and ceramicist. His works have been exhibiRead more...
Fishermen in Hashitate
In the small harbour of Hashitate, facing the sea, sits the Kassen Shintoku fish shop-restaurant which has been a town institutionRead more...
Hashitate
On a section of Hokuriku’s rolling coastline perches the charming fishing village of Hashitate. From its port, the Sea of Japan Read more...
Kiku no Yu Public Bathhouse
The source of the hot spring in Yamanaka Onsen is said to have been discovered some 1300 years ago by the famous high priest GyokiRead more...
Kitamaebune Ship Museum
From the mid-Edo to the Meiji era (from the middle to the end of the 18th century), some people dreamed of making a tremendous forRead more...