In August of 2020, Hyatt Centric Kanazawa opened, the first from the Hyatt international hotel chain in the Hokuriku region. Throughout the lounge, guest rooms, and dining hall,  works of local crafters are displayed, presenting a unique perspective. As a point of first contact between guests and the city of Kanazawa, and as a core part of the people of Kanazawa, what role do crafts play? In this interview, we spoke with Manabu Ichizuka, head chef at the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, Five – Grill & Lounge.

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