How to Order at an Izakaya in Kanazawa: The Japanese You Actually Need
Ten short phrases, what that small dish you never ordered is, and how paying works. From an English coach who teaches this stuff for a living.
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Crab Season in Kanazawa: Kano-gani and Kobako-gani, Explained
Why the whole city gets excited in early November, the difference between the two crabs, and what to look for on a menu.
Kanazawa for First-Timers: How to Spend One, Two or Three Days
A simple plan from a local: what to see in what order, the timing tricks that save you a queue, and when to stay for the evening.
Katamachi, Kiguramachi and Korinbo: Where Kanazawa Goes Out at Night
A first-timer's map of the city's nightlife districts, how to get there from Kanazawa Station, and what each one feels like.
How to Meet Locals in Kanazawa (Without Booking a Tour)
Most travelers only talk to hotel and restaurant staff. Here is a relaxed way to actually spend an afternoon with people who live here.
Welcome to Kanazawa Local
Why an English coach who lives next door to Kanazawa is writing a travel guide, and what makes this one different.
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