We have a new monthly newsletter! Sign up at www.ramblingramsbothams.com/newsletter

This week we’re talking about train deals to save money on a trip to Kanazawa, the emperor’s birthday, sake brewing, giant peach babies, samurai swords, and tiny bars. 

Here are some links to things we discuss:

• Hokuriku Ouen Ticket Announcement: https://soranews24.com/2024/02/16/new-jr-shinkansen-inclusive-rail-pass-is-a-huge-bargain-great-way-to-help-out-a-region-in-need/
• JR Rail’s Announcement (in Japanese): https://www.jreast.co.jp/press/2023/20240214_ho02.pdf
• Hokuriku Arch Pass (another option): https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/hokuriku-arch-pass/
• Ishikawa Prefecture’s Tourism website: https://www.ishikawatravel.jp
• Noguchi Sake: https://noguchi-naohiko.co.jp/ 
• Fermented food/samurai experience in Kanazawa: https://www.kabura.jp/
• Kanazawa’s “golden gai” bar area: http://www.kanazawa-shintenchi.com/

Listen to the end of every episode to hear our Japanese "words-of-the-week," and head to @ramblingramsbothams on Instagram to see behind-the-scenes photos.

Have a question or idea? Send us an email at [email protected], or visit our website: https://www.ramblingramsbothams.com/