Artisan Stories
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The Soul of the Craft: A Private Visit with Kaga Yuzen Master Takeshi Yamada
Just a 10-minute walk from the Higashi Chaya district, meet the "strongest couple" preserving a 350-year-old tradition in their quiet, real studio. When many people think of "Kaga Yuzen,"...
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Why We Choose Kanazawa's "Quiet Fire" Over Kyoto's Crowds.
We, the Discover Kanazawa team, have seen it too many times: travelers who love Japan, leaving Japan feeling utterly exhausted. They weren't searching for the famous temples in the guidebooks....
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Breathing Life into a Lion Head from a Single Log
Breathing Life into a Lion Head from a Single Log - The History of Ishikawa’s Only Kaga Lion Head Specialty Workshop Located in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Chita Workshop is...
