13 Autumn at Kenroku-en Cathy Cawood One of Japan's most famous gardens, Kenroku-en was lovely when the autumn sunshine made the colored leaves glow. The beautifu...
7 Food Soshin, Kanazawa Peter Lin Soshin is a Japanese-style cafe located in the historic Higashi Chaya area in Kanazawa. This charming cafe serves great coffe...
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 walk...
Activities Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Stefanus Husin A beautiful garden in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture
Culture Kabuki in Komatsu: Ataka-no-Seki Takako Sakamoto If you are a big fan of Kabuki, or even if you are not, if you have ever seen any TV dramas or movies featuring Minamoto no Y...
Culture Higashi Chaya Geisha Area, Kanazawa Erik OBrien Nowhere in Japan has touched me more than Kanazawa. Particularly Higashi Ochaya and the surrounding area. Hoping all those wh...
6 Nomura Samurai House's Garden Mandy Bartok The Nomura House in the Nagamachi Samurai District is a stellar example of Edo-era architecture and boasts a small but beauti...
6 Shigure-tei Teahouse Mandy Bartok Shigure-tei teahouse sits within the grounds of Kenroku-en but boasts its own private garden that can be viewed while enjoyin...
Activities A Half Day in Kanazawa Relinda Puspita Exploring the city of Kanazawa during a short visit.
Culture 21st Century Contemporary Art Peter Lin Spectacular collection of contemporary art in Kanazawa