Noto, Coastal town in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Noto is a coastal town on the Noto Peninsula stretching along the northeastern shore of Ishikawa, facing the Sea of Japan on two sides. The community includes rural villages and coastal landscapes with schools and educational facilities serving local families and young people.
The town formed from several smaller communities that came together, shaping the settlement known today. In 2005 it officially merged with Yanagida village and Uchiura town to create a new administrative unit.
The Abare Festival brings people together to celebrate traditional practices that connect residents to their coastal home. Archaeological discoveries at the Mawaki-Jomon site show that human communities have lived and worked in this region for thousands of years.
The town is easy to explore thanks to its mix of schools and public facilities serving the community. It helps to take time to wander through the coastal and rural areas to discover what the settlement offers and how locals use the space.
A large squid statue stands as a notable landmark in the town, built using COVID-19 relief funding. The monument captures the maritime identity and fishing heritage that define this coastal community.
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