Lodestars Anthology City Guide #4, Kanazawa
148 x 210 mm, 148 pages
London, UK
Editor & creative director: Liz Schaffer
Designer: Thomas Harrison
A spin-off of Lodestars Anthology which, like the main magazine, is dedicated to a single destination—in this case a city, rather than an entire country. Following Lisbon, the fourth of their petite city guides covers the central Japanese city of Kanazawa, the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture.
Inside, discover everything Kanazawa has to offer, with something for both the new and seasoned visitor alike—from food markets, restaurants and bars, to hotels and ryokans, by way of the city’s magical temples and museums. Photography-rich as expected, you’ll also find enticing photo essays documenting a traditional tea drinking ceremony, six local coffee shops showcasing Kanazawa’s ‘shokunin spirit’ (a Japanese concept, describing a commitment to craftsmanship with a singular focus), as well as the city’s most peaceful green spaces, including Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle Park and Nomura Samurai Residence.