Kanazawa is a fascinating tourist destination where beautiful nature and historical streets are in harmony. The traditional Japanese performing art of Noh(能) is deeply rooted here. If you visit Kanazawa as a tourist, why not try watching a Noh performance? Noh is one of Japan’s classical theat…

Unravelling the History of Omicho Market Omicho Market is one of the essential spots for visitors to Kanazawa. The market is widely known as ‘Kanazawa’s kitchen’, where locals and tourists gather to buy fresh seafood and other ingredients. Surprisingly, however, not much is known about its his…

Have you heard of Morita Shien(森田柿園), an essential figure in the history of Kanazawa. He was a local researcher who made a significant contribution to the history of Ishikawa Prefecture and Kanazawa, and his famous book Kanazawa Kosekishi (金澤古蹟志) is still highly regarded as a valuable source for und…

Do you know Kitaro Nishida? (西田 幾多郎) He was a philosopher from Ishikawa Prefecture and a key figure in pioneering modern Japanese philosophy. His philosophy, particularly known as “Nishida Philosophy” is a unique system that blends Eastern and Western thought and is highly regarded both …

The birth and development of Kenrokuen The history of Kenrokuen Garden dates back to the 17th century. At that time, there was a villa of the Maeda family called Renchi Goten on this site. Renchi Goten was built by Maeda Tsunanori, the fifth lord of the Kaga Domain, who had a luxurious residence on …

Introduction to Kanazawa’s Timeless Beauty Beautiful gardens and traditional townscapes are what most people think of when they visit Kanazawa. Among these, the Higashi Chaya District is widely known as one of Kanazawa’s most iconic landscapes, with its picturesque streets attracting man…