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Japanese Onsen Explained: A Hot Spring Culture Loved by Emperors, Shoguns, Samurai, and Even the Gods

For over a millennium, onsen have captivated the Japanese. Discover the definition, mythic history, and how to enjoy Japan's hot spring culture.

Japanese history and culture
Maeda Tosanokami-ke Museum in Kanazawa: 9,000 Heirlooms of a Distinguished Family of the Kaga Clan

In Kanazawa, this museum holds 9,000 heirlooms from one of the Kaga clan's top retainer families, founded by Toshiie's 2nd son.

Ishikawa

Kanazawa City

Tourism

Nagamachi Samurai District
Japanese Gardens
Shinise Memorial Hall: The Only Merchant House in Kanazawa's Nagamachi Samurai District

A Michelin-starred museum in an 1878 merchant pharmacy, displaying Kaga wedding culture and crafts from Kanazawa's century-old shops.

Ishikawa

Kanazawa City

Tourism

Nagamachi Samurai District
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Japanese Gardens
Kanazawa Curry Guide: 5 Iconic Restaurants and the History Behind Ishikawa's Soul Food

Kanazawa Curry is Ishikawa's signature regional dish: dark roux on a stainless plate with cutlet, sauce, and shredded cabbage.

Japanese history and culture

Curry
Where to Eat Kanazawa Curry: Champion's Curry, a Pioneer Since 1961 at Omicho Market

Champion's Curry, founded in 1961, is one of the defining names in Kanazawa curry. This Omicho branch is in Omicho Market basement.

Ishikawa

Kanazawa City

Gourmet

Curry
Where to Eat Breakfast in Kanazawa: Komejirushi's Hagama-Pot Rice Set, Steps from Kanazawa Castle

Komejirushi is a Japanese breakfast spot in Kanazawa, 1 min from Kanazawa Castle. Hagama-cooked Koshihikari rice with seasonal sides.

Ishikawa

Kanazawa City

Gourmet
Japanese Sword Guide: How to Enjoy Nihonto in Japan — Museums, History, and Buying Souvenir Swords

Nihonto, Japan's iconic sword, is both weapon and art. Learn its types, history, the Tenka Goken, top museums, and how to buy a souvenir.

Japanese history and culture
Haitōrei Explained: The 1876 Sword Abolition Edict That Disarmed Japan's Samurai

The 1876 Haitōrei edict banned samurai from carrying swords, ending centuries of warrior privilege. Learn its causes, impact, and legacy.

Japanese history and culture
Things to Do at Odawara Station: Minaka Odawara's Edo Town, Local Food & Free Onsen Footbath

Minaka Odawara at Odawara Station combines an Edo-period post town and a 14-story tower with shops, food, and a free rooftop onsen.

Kanagawa

Odawara

Tourism
A Recreated Edo-Period Post Town: Odawara Shin-Jokamachi, a Souvenir & Food Spot at Minaka Odawara

Odawara Shin-Jokamachi at Minaka recreates an Edo-period post town near Odawara Station. Souvenirs and local food from Odawara and Hakone.

Kanagawa

Odawara

Tourism

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