Historical tea houses, throwing stars, retro cafes, and Kanazawa’s special curry, all without any need to book a hotel.
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Catching some Zs as we ride though the night lets us hit the ground running in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Report says schools are looking at alternatives to the traditional top school trip destination.
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Dramatic coastline has a dramatic reason for sharing its name with a priest from the Heian period.
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