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 ...

KANAZAWA—If it wasn’t already, the city with the golden touch and history of traditional crafts is now on ...

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 ...