Culture Kanazawa Castle Gaurav Raja Dahal This partially restored castle was the headquarter of the mighty Maeda Clan that governed the Kaga province (present-day Ishikawa..
Culture Wajima Lacquerware - Perfection Rey Waters Wajima City shares the process of making high quality lacquerware. With over 500 shops to chose from, you are in for an educa..
Culture Kanazawa Teramachi Peter Sidell In the historical town of Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Teramachi is a peaceful temple district, home to dozens of..
Culture Visiting Kanazawa Rey Waters Kanazawa is the capital city of Ishikawa Prefecture and is the center of arts, artisans, and historic culture, and is just two and..
Culture Kenrokuen: A Park for Winter's End Sheila Burt Considered one of the “Three Great Gardens of Japan”, Kanazawa's Kenrokuen is a treasure to visit during every season. I w..
Culture Okutsuhime Shrine Festival in Wajima Late Aug Young men dressed in women's clothes and with make-up on their faces carry a portable shrine into the ocean at Sodegahama Beach...
Culture 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art Gaurav Raja Dahal The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art is located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, and the exhibitions at this museum are..
Culture Terashima Samurai House in Kanazawa Peter Sidell In Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, the Terashima House is the preserved residence of Kurando Terashima, a middle class..