Sponsored by Kyushu Tourism Board. Kyushu, the southernmost among Japan's four main islands, is not the most popular destination for…
Marion PontOctober 23, 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 Niigata city Niigata, main city in the prefecture of the same name, started to flourish in the Edo…
Marion PontAugust 6, 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
Chiba Prefecture in Japan is east of the Tokyo metropolis and a perfect destination for those looking to experience the peak of…
EimiMay 17, 2018
Nagano City (長野市), the prefectural capital of Nagano Prefecture, is somewhat like Kyoto to me. This is because like the…
Luka JacksonApril 25, 2018
Sponsored by Yuzawa Geopark Promotion Group Yuzawa City, in Akita Prefecture, offers visitors the traditional craft delighted by the beauty…
JulieMarch 17, 2018
Sponsored by SETOUCHI Tourism Authority. What the Auberge is in France is the ryokan in Japan. The traditional guesthouses, which…
YvonneMarch 15, 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 Murakami City Kibori Tsuishu: The Lacquerware Art of Murakami Murakami, in Niigata prefecture, is a small city full…
Joachim DucosMarch 9, 2018
Sponsored by Kumamoto Prefecture Tourism Federation A must-stop when visiting Kumamoto, the charming Suizenji Garden is just 15 minutes by…
Pierre BabinFebruary 22, 2018
Sponsored by Karuizawa Tourist Association Spectacular art, exquisite nature and strong historical vibes; Karuizawa has it all. You’d be…
Hazel TaylorFebruary 17, 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 Uchiko Town Shikoku Island is undoubtedly famous for its pilgrimage of 88 temples, but Ehime Prefecture also attracts…
fabienneFebruary 1, 2018
Sponsored by Ozu City In Ehime Prefecture on Shikoku Island, there are many small, authentic towns nestled in rural valleys.…
fabienneJanuary 27, 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
In the heart of Hakone lies Lake Ashi, brimming with vast, beautiful landscapes and stunning views of the icon of…
VoyaponJanuary 16, 2018
Hikone City is located in Shiga Prefecture, on the eastern shore of Japan's largest lake, Biwa-ko. Only 45 minutes by…
Clémentine CintréJanuary 9, 2018
Sponsored by Mino City Mino City, home to the famous Mino Washi paper, Mino Washi Akari Exhibition and of course…
Hazel TaylorDecember 11, 2017
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
Sponsored by Mino City I know what you're thinking. Surely paper can be found everywhere, on any budget, with only…
Hazel TaylorDecember 4, 2017
The Karuizawa Prince Grounds are a sprawling network of paved roads interspersed with cabins, bath houses, ski lifts, tennis courts,…
Ryann OverbayNovember 29, 2017
Sponsored by Yamakoshi Village Carp, or koi fish - they’re a ubiquitous facet of water gardens worldwide. While staring down…
Liam DuffyNovember 28, 2017
Sponsored by Kurashiki Tourist Attract Committee Japan can be an exciting and eye-opening country, with the endless neon cityscapes of…
Matt De SousaOctober 27, 2017
Sponsored by Nakanojo tourism association In our previous articles on Nakanojo, we discussed the upcoming art festival Nakanojo Biennale. It…
Alex EhrenreichSeptember 21, 2017
Sponsored by Murakami City During my trip to Murakami city, I learned about the numerous “charm points” of this interesting…
Alex EhrenreichSeptember 15, 2017
