Located in Japan’s snowy northern island, Asahikawa is a hub for Japanese woodworking, furniture production and interior design. A uniquely…
Andrew DeckMarch 23, 2019
Sponsored by Higashisonogi Town. Most of you have probably heard about green tourism. But have you ever heard of green…
Marion PontFebruary 14, 2019
Sponsored by Kinki District Transport Bureau Matcha (green tea) in Japan is more than an ice cream flavor or a…
Joachim DucosJanuary 8, 2019
Sponsored by Kinki District Transport Bureau The reputation of Japanese knives, from their sharpness to their quality of craftsmanship, is world…
Joachim DucosJanuary 7, 2019
Sponsored by Kinki District Transport Bureau An important figure in 20th century Japanese literature, Akiko Yosano was born in Sakai, Osaka. Known for…
Joachim DucosJanuary 5, 2019
Sponsored by Kinki District Transport Bureau Though it is not always easy to find real ramen in Western countries, you…
Joachim DucosDecember 29, 2018
Sponsored by Murakami City A former castle town, Murakami has plenty of contemporary renown, from its signature dried salmon, to…
Andrew DeckNovember 12, 2018
Each Japanese prefecture has its own traditions, culinary specialties, and crafts. Today, let’s head to Yonago, in the Tottori Prefecture,…
Marion PontNovember 7, 2018
Sponsored by Nakatsugawa city. Zen is probably one of the most illustrious Japanese philosophies. Synonymous with rest or well-being for…
LéoOctober 29, 2018
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Pottery towns dot the entirety of the Japanese archipelago, but Onta, a 300 year-old mountainside village in…
Andrew DeckOctober 5, 2018
Sponsored by Tourism Oita. Usuki is located in Oita prefecture, which has rich cultural heritages. Follow the guide and take a…
Benoit TerreauOctober 2, 2018
Tanabata festival, a tradition originally coming from China, is very popular in Japan. In Yuzawa, a small city located in Akita…
Joachim DucosSeptember 8, 2018
Sponsored by Toon city During my weekend in Ehime, a lesser known prefecture on Shikoku Island, I had the opportunity…
Pierre BabinSeptember 2, 2018
When talking about carved and lacquered wood, Japanese craftsmen enjoy a well-established reputation alongside their Chinese neighbors. With many unique…
LéoAugust 18, 2018
In Koshimizu there is a pottery workshop run by Ms. Hisako Takahashi called Hokujigama. Her studio and showroom are surrounded…
Jeremy DoccolaAugust 16, 2018
Sponsored by Niigata city Before visiting the city of Niigata, the only time I came close to meeting a Geisha…
Marion PontAugust 4, 2018
Sponsored by Sado Island Noh theatre, a traditional form of Japanese dramaturgy that occupies a specific place in Sado Island’s…
Marion PontJuly 27, 2018
Sponsored by Sado Island Summer in Japan is synonymous with matsuri, these traditional festivals often have a religious element and…
Marion PontJuly 23, 2018
Sado Island, located off the coast of Niigata in the Sea of Japan, has a rich and varied cultural background.…
Marion PontJuly 19, 2018
Yuzawa City is known for a heavy snowfall in the Tohoku region, the northern part of Japan. This mountainous region…
JulieMarch 19, 2018
Otako Poppo, literally “toy hawk,” is one of the ancient traditions of Yamagata Prefecture. Beyond its use as a children's…
Joachim DucosMarch 13, 2018
Sponsored by Yonezawa City Yonezawa City is no stranger to snow. Located in southeastern Yamagata Prefecture, near the Fukushima border,…
Andrew DeckMarch 11, 2018
Sponsored by Uchiko Town In Ehime Prefecture on Shikoku Island, Uchiko offers a beautiful and perfectly preserved historic district that…
fabienneFebruary 5, 2018
Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. Shiga Prefecture, next to the ultra-famous Kyoto, is not the most famous destination in Japan,…
Clémentine CintréJanuary 25, 2018
Arita has been renowned for Japanese porcelain since the end of the 16th century and is a tradition that continues…
Alix DurantouJanuary 20, 2018
Sponsored by Murakami City Murakami city of Niigata prefecture saw great prosperity during the Edo period of Japan. The city…
Jose MontañoDecember 7, 2017
Sponsored by Mino City When it comes to Japanese paper, Mino Washi listed UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage is in a league…
Hazel TaylorDecember 6, 2017
