ON a sunny early November afternoon in the Japanese city of Kanazawa, the alchemy of autumn had already begun transforming the city’s beloved Kenrokuen Garden from an oasis of leafy greens into a gold ...

There, it's easy to spend a long time time sitting on its deep windowsill and contemplating the garden below. That's even despite most of the garden details being obscured by a canopy of trees, among ...

The sound of drumming rises to a fever pitch, fluttering rhythms in enigmatic time signatures shaking the century-old rafters of In Kanazawa House. Before me on the stage are two geishas — or geikos, ...

Artists are drawn to Takayama's traditional architecture and vibrant festivals, which provide plenty of inspiration. The ...

KANAZAWA -- Kenrokuen, known as one of Japan's three most beautiful gardens, was lit up on a trial basis on Nov. 16 prior to a seasonal night viewing event here, creating a colorful, tranquil scene.

Our Japanese Gardens are getting another needed boost this summer thanks to three professional garden experts* who will visit from Kanazawa (Sister City). Buffalo’s Japanese Gardens are certainly one ...

Fifty years ago, Buffalo and Kanazawa, Japan entered into a sister city relationship. You are cordially invited to experience the rich culture of Kanazawa and Japan in general at the Japan Culture Day ...