The Pleasures of Toyama: Japanese City Recommended by New York Times in 2025

The exterior of Toyama Glass Art Museum. (Courtesy Toyama City Kankō Association)

The interior of Toyama Glass Art Museum. (Courtesy Toyama City Kankō Association)

The glassblowing taster experience at Toyama Glass Studio. (Courtesy Toyama City Kankō Association)

Shiroebi glass shrimp. (Courtesy Toyama Tourism Organization)

Shiroebi kakiage. (Courtesy Toyama Tourism Organization)

Toyama Black ramen. (Courtesy Toyama City Kankō Association)

Dancing at the Kaze-no-bon festival. (Courtesy Toyama City Kankō Association)

Cherry blossoms along the banks of Matsukawa River. (Courtesy Toyama City Kankō Association).

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