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The World’s First Pokémon Airport Aims to Boost Japan’s Noto Region Post-Quake
Ishikawa Prefecture is renaming Noto Satoyama Airport as 'Noto Satoyama Pokémon With You Airport' from July 7, 2026, making it the world's…
ishikawa prefecture
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CULTURE
Why the Ishikawa Prefectural Library in Japan Is Such a Huge Draw
The library, reopened to fanfare in 2022, continues to bring in more visitors every year than people who live in the prefecture.
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Kanazawa: The Five Mesmerizing Landmarks You Need to See
Japan's Kanazawa offers scenic views, amazing culture, and a respite from overtourism. These five places encapsulate its essence.
POLITICS
Rebuild – or Close? Japan Debates Fate of Aging Noto Peninsula Towns
In the wake of the Noto earthquake, some in Japan are asking how much the country should invest in towns with rapidly…