

And then you probably thought, “How the hell do I use one of those ?” I have to admit that, while I’m not new to living in regions with bitter winters, I am new at this whole “no-insulation, no-central air” thing. If you look at any of the posts about dealing with the winters in Ishikawa, you’ve probably noticed that kerosene heaters get a lot of recommendations. If you contact the Hakusan International Association by January 31st, you can reserve a spot on a special tour bus for foreign residents and visitors. Staying Warm Kerosene Heaters: and Staying Healthy and Happy Lifehacker on from the CDC Life Outside the Kotatsu Driving in Winter in Japan: common sense articles from and (Japanese) Hakusan Snowman Festival, Feb. Starting to feel the cold? It’s been a (relatively) mild winter so far, but Ishikawa snow and storms can last through March.
