D. T. Suzuki and Kitaro Nishida are one of Japan’s leading philosophers born in Ishikawa Prefecture. In fact, they were classmates and close friends at the Fourth Higher Junior High School. Facilities that convey their ideas and trajectories are located in their respective hometowns. The “D.T. Suzuki Museum” in Kanazawa […]
Who was D. T. Suzuki ? D. T. Suzuki (1870-1966) was a Buddhist scholar and doctor of literature from Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. He is known for spreading abroad the frontiers of Asia, Zen and other forms of Buddhism, as well as Eastern and Japanese cultures & thoughts. With his […]
Since its opening in 2004, the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa has been a popular destination for many visitors, both domestic and international. Designed by the world-renowned architectural unit SANAA (Kazuyo Sejima & Ryue Nishizawa), it has become a popular spot for arts and architecture lovers. Architectural Concept […]
I heard a rumor that there is a restaurant offering a very trendy seafood bowl just a 3-minute walk from Kanazawa Station, the gateway to Kanazawa, and went there! 3 Selected Points 1. The site is Kanazawa, an ancient city with a history dating back to the Edo period and […]
Introduction History, Traditional Architecture, Crafts and more Situated on the western coast of Japan – opposite to Tokyo – Kanazawa has long been a “forgotten destination” for international travelers. With the opening of a brand new bullet train (shinkansen) line in 2015, it quickly gained its spot on the travel […]
“Yoshiro and Yoshio Museum of Architecture, Kanazawa” opened in July 2019 with the concept and purpose of transmitting Kanazawa’s architectural culture and heritage to the world. Yoshiro and Yoshio Taniguchi Yoshiro Taniguchi Born in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture in 1904 and raised in Kanazawa until graduating from high school, Yoshiro Taniguchi […]
In Kanazawa, the [21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art] is famous for its striking architecture and world-class exhibitions. It’s a must-see spot for domestic and international visitors. In June 2020 right next to this landmark, a new museum where you can enjoy more contemporary art has opened: “Kamu Kanazawa”. Kamu […]