The 3 Geisha Districts of Kanazawa
15.02.2023
It's not enough to say, "I want to visit Kanazawa's geisha district," as the Japanese castle town has three! Here's how best to enjoy each one.
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Yamanaka Onsen, Hot Spring Resort in Kaga Onsen
13.01.2023
The most popular of Kaga Onsen's hot spring resorts is Yamanaka Onsen, established 1300 years ago with the legend of a Buddha who knew its medicinal secrets
The Kimono Silk of Kanazawa: Kaga-Yuzen
24.06.2021
A real kimono is a wearable work of art, but not all kimono are the same! The kimono crafted in Kanazawa are uniquely designed for the samurai class...
Toyama, for Crafts & Nature Lovers
20.05.2021
There are many charming spots in Toyama, but from here I want to share everything that appeals to my craftwork-loving heart! So let's start...
Komatsu: Pines, Performances & Peace
11.05.2021
Just 17 minutes away by train or car, Komatsu is the birthplace of "Children's Kabuki" and a place to reconnect with nature, with the sprawling forest shrine of Natadera, the moss garden at the Forest of Wisdom, and the Takigahara Farm, an…
Noyaki: Wildfire Earthenware on Kanazawa’s Beach
30.08.2019
Once every summer, just as the temperatures have passed their peak, a god of fire is called to work the creation of a unique kind of Japanese earthenware on Kanazawa’s shores. Noyaki, literally translated as “wild burning” or &…
Japan’s Gold Leaf: Gilded, Gastronomic, & Glorious!
08.03.2019
Gold leaf goods too pricey at home? Spoil yourself in Kanazawa, where it's in abundance! Here's your bucket list for edible gold treats and must-see spots!
Ono, Port Town of Innovation
08.09.2018
The small port town of Ono in northwest Kanazawa, is one of the top producers of soy sauce in all of Japan and a great sightseeing spot for city cyclists
Kanazawa in Focus: Museum Round Up
13.08.2018
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Spice Diner Hyouitsu
27.07.2018
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Noh Business Like Hosho Business
29.06.2018
Think you know Noh? This deliberate and dignified theatre style has deep roots in Kanazawa. Learn where you can practice in the very steps of Kanazawa's master actors just a few steps from our door.