FOOD
Wagashi Sweets from Samurai Town
Kanazawa city, Ishikawa Pref.
FOOD
2015
30 minutes Episode(s): 1
english
Japanese
The historical samurai town of Kanazawa is famous for Wagashi, the Japanese traditional sweets. The city said to have the largest consumption in fresh wagashis. Unlike other Japanese regions, Kanazawa has four distinctive seasons. The different wagashis are traditionally made according to the seasons, adding elegance to people's daily lives. This documentary take you to a journey in the world of sophisticated sweets, and important food culture from the samurai town.
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