“Strike while the iron's hot.” I always knew what this meant, though never witnessed it in its complete, literal meaning.…
VoyaponNovember 6, 2019
Today's Japan is conveniently connected from end to end with high speed trains, underwater tunnels and frequent local flights, but…
Marion PontMay 11, 2019
Located on Japan's Shikoku Island, Tokushima Prefecture is mostly known for its incredible natural landscapes: rugged mountains with remote villages…
Marion PontApril 20, 2019
Sponsored by Kinki District Transport Bureau The reputation of Japanese knives, from their sharpness to their quality of craftsmanship, is…
Joachim DucosJanuary 7, 2019
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
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 Yuzawa Geopark Promotion Group Yuzawa City, in Akita Prefecture, offers visitors the traditional craft delighted by the beauty…
JulieMarch 17, 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 The Tourism Association of Central Region in Fukushima Prefecture The History of Takashiba Dekoyashiki (Workshop) During the Edo…
Ryann OverbayMarch 22, 2017
Sponsored by Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation Try your hand at making your own Arita ceramics! On a trip to Arita, why…
Lauren LewisJanuary 31, 2017
