Ishikawa Named One of BBC Travel’s “20 Best Places to Travel in 2026” A powerful symbol of recovery after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake — and of travel that gives back KANAZAWA, Japan, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In December 2025, BBC Travel released its much-anticipated list of “The 20 Best Places to Travel in 2026.” Representing Japan on this global list is Ishikawa Prefecture — a region now gaining recognition not just for its scenic and cultural appeal, but for how travel there can directly support communities rebuilding after disaster. Local media outlet Kanazawa Biyori, which covers the Kanazawa, Noto, and Kaga areas, sees this selection as much more than a popularity contest. […]

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