The gold leaf, which Kanazawa is famed for its production, adds a touch of prestige to the cube but at a steep price. The 3-D combination puzzle is being sold for 300,000 yen ($2,000), including tax.

An curved arrow pointing right. Kanazawa is the gold leaf capital of Japan. A local shop, Hakuichi, is playing into that reputation with a special treat: gold leaf-covered soft serve. The best ...

For instance, when hammering out extremely thin gold leaf sheets, they stick easily in low humidity, which explains why Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture – the prefectural capital and ...

The National Geographic article also notes that Kanazawa produces 99 percent of Japan’s traditional gold leaf that visitors can use to decorate items in hands-on experiences. Not too long after ...

Meet traditional yet innovative artisans in Kanazawa. This is a story of people ... For an elegant touch you can sprinkle gold leaf onto the Jonamagashi. There's a large variation in climate ...