Experience Ishikawa through Food

Where Life Meets the Table

They say that “you are what you eat,” and it’s true — the things we eat say a great deal about who we are and where we come from. Mealtimes are about more than just vitamins and minerals, macronutrients and micronutrients. They represent values, culture, and ways of life, passed down for generations. Our food-oriented experiences aim to create connections, both to delicious local dishes, and to the people behind them. After all, for so many of us, meals are at the heart of our social lives.

We believe that the unscripted, heartfelt moments that happen around food are some of the strongest opportunities for genuine intercultural connections. We work to offer experiences that invite guests to meet with the sorts of people who represent the soul of everyday Ishikawa, but who would never be found in guidebooks or maps, the way that landmarks or museums would. Learn home cooking from a friendly and enthusiastic local who can teach you cherished family recipes, sharing laughter and the rhythms of daily life as you work together to prepare a meal. Take a step beyond warm hospitality, and share a meal with a truly at-home feel