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10 reasons to visit Kanazawa, Japan (gadling)

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and Events, Food and Drink, Asia, Japan, Ecotourism

One of the most overlooked destinations in Japan is Kanazawa. Although it is
the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture, many tourists have not heard of the city
or use it only as a quick stopover to other places. In reality, Kanazawa has a
legacy in the arts, a rich cultural heritage, and many unique offerings that
can't be found anywhere else in the country. To help you learn a little more
about the area, here are 10 reasons to visit Kanazawa, Japan.

**A vibrant art culture **

Kanazawa has a long history as a town of artisans, originally invited into the
area by the Maeda clan during the Edo period from 1603 to 1868. Some
traditional art forms still found in the area include:

* Lacquerware and _maki-e_, which is lacquerware decorated with gold leaf or
gold powder

* Pottery, including _suzuyaki_, a naturally occurring black "glaze" on
pottery, and _kutani-yaki_, a five-colored glaze painted in flower and nature
patterns

* Silk weaving thanks to the production by silkworms that live in pairs in
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