with samurai living in the Nagamachi Samurai District. Meanwhile, Kanazawa was also home to growing geisha culture, particularly in the Higashi Chaya neighborhood. This area became known for its ...

This article about Kanazawa from September ... was laid out in districts according to profession. (A street in the Samurai District) Finally, two entertainment districts were permitted to develop ...

Let's embark on an exploration of food from the era of the samurai. In Kanazawa, you can enjoy dishes that lords and samurai used to love—and newly evolved local cuisine too! 1. Cook the rice ...

Etsuko Aoki’s cooking school is located near where the samurai residences in Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture still remain. Two bus stops from the school stands the Omicho Market, known as the ...

Ishikawa’s capital Kanazawa is a cultural hub, featuring a well-preserved samurai district, Bagamachi, and two active geisha districts, Nishi Chaya and Higashi Chaya. Check out one of Japan’s most ...