Kenrokuen in Kanazawa is designated as one of the “three most beautiful landscape gardens” in the country by the Japanese government. It sounds like a…

Moriyama Napoli Kanazawa Pizza Crafts is a pizza factory based in Moriyama, near the quaint Higashichaya Old Town district of Kanazawa, selling authentic Napoli-style pizzas,…

JAPAN Forward Sometimes, traditions have hidden histories to uncover. Other times, the origins can be surprisingly obvious and yet reveal how a traditional celebration has…

When traveling in Japan, sometimes the most rewarding experience can come from “getting lost” in the country and finding hidden gems not promoted in guidebooks…

We’ve seen Japanese schoolgirls throw down with sumo wrestlers before in order to get their hands on some ramen, but this promotional video for the…

You may have heard and seen some internet buzz about a Tokyo cafe that offers incredibly fluffy and perfectly shaped pancakes on their menu, but…

The city of Kanazawa’s Tatemachi Street is already a renowned shopping district and sightseeing area for travelers both foreign and domestic, but it’s now set…