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Why do people bathe naked? What about tattoos? A complete look at Japan's onsen rules, from bathing flow to photography and family etiquette.
Japan's 10 onsen types and their benefits explained: characteristics, mineral waters, and recommended towns to visit by purpose.
For over a millennium, onsen have captivated the Japanese. Discover the definition, mythic history, and how to enjoy Japan's hot spring culture.
In Kanazawa, this museum holds 9,000 heirlooms from one of the Kaga clan's top retainer families, founded by Toshiie's 2nd son.
A Michelin-starred museum in an 1878 merchant pharmacy, displaying Kaga wedding culture and crafts from Kanazawa's century-old shops.
Kanazawa Curry is Ishikawa's signature regional dish: dark roux on a stainless plate with cutlet, sauce, and shredded cabbage.
Champion's Curry, founded in 1961, is one of the defining names in Kanazawa curry. This Omicho branch is in Omicho Market basement.
Komejirushi is a Japanese breakfast spot in Kanazawa, 1 min from Kanazawa Castle. Hagama-cooked Koshihikari rice with seasonal sides.
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.
The 1876 Haitōrei edict banned samurai from carrying swords, ending centuries of warrior privilege. Learn its causes, impact, and legacy.