An NHK World crew in the field says many people from Uchinada commute to the prefectural capital of Kanazawa, about 30 minutes away by car. The town developed as a Kanazawa bedroom community.

Japan has been hit by a series of earthquakes, prompting evacuation orders and tsunami warnings. These videos from Kanazawa, Ishikawa prefecture, show the scenes as the city was shaken.

Meet traditional yet innovative artisans in Kanazawa. This is a story of people constantly breathing new life into historical food culture, connecting the past to the future. 1. Mix wasanbon sugar ...

“I saw the town’s history and pride in it ... dish where jibuni is placed on rice,” she said. “The people of Kanazawa seek new elements from the traditional. The new dish is a way ...