Pottery, Ceramics, Japanese washi paper, gilding, swords, kimono,,, there are many traditional culture and craftworks depending on each region.
Tag: Local crafts
Mameda, the “Little Kyoto” of Hita, Oita, Japan
Kyushu (九州) is a largely unexplored island for Western tourists. Unsurprisingly, most of them won’t know about a true hidden gem of this area, the old town of Hita, Japan, located in Oita’s Prefecture (大分県). Hita has many attractive experiences year round. These range from…
Tobe Ceramics and Sake – A Craft Experience
Already on our way to Tobe we discover the flagship craft of the city – Tobe ceramics! Japanese ceramics are popular worldwide, but the city of Tobe, Ehime on Shikoku, expresses its love for ceramic production on a whole new level. Whether on the streets,…
Toon City – A Jewel in Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku, Japan
Toon city, located in the northwestern prefecture of Ehime in Shikoku, is one of the undiscovered jewels of the prefecture. With incredible hospitality, culinary highlights and impressive nature, we were lucky enough to visit Toon at the end of February. Accompany us on our journey…
Japanese Pottery Craft Culture in Hyogo’s Tamba Ware
When I was a kid, my mother thought it was best to keep my brother and I occupied with a myriad of craft-making camps and workshops that filled our summer vacations. What probably started as a crafty (cough, cough pun intended) idea to keep a…
Traditional Japanese Craft of Kurotani Washi Paper in Kyoto
Ohhhh, hand-made paper. I remember going through and feeling my mother’s old collection of Japanese washi papers as a kid, loving the texture of the delicate veins of natural fibres weaved into a smooth layer. I even went through a phase of making my own…
Culinary and Artistic Traditions in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture
Matsudo in Chiba Prefecture is a link between cities and times. It connects to its neighbors Noda, Kashiwa, and Nagareyama, and along with them, forms a network of history and traditions that include all manner of Japanese craftwork, arts, architecture, religious customs, and the richness…
An Exploration of Silk and Sake in Yuki, Ibaraki Prefecture
Weaving Under the Watchful Eyes of Masters Yuki is a small city in Ibaraki with an impressive history of unique and beautiful arts and crafts. It’s known for unique silk-crafting methods and the presence of Japanese sake breweries. Travelers can easily visit it and its…
Exploring the Cuisine and Urban Nightlife of Fukuoka
Day or night, Fukuoka city offers a dizzying array of food, from roadside yatai serving late night meals to exclusive 3 Michelin starred sushi restaurants.
Day trip from Tokyo to Gyoda city, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
The Saitama Prefecture in Japan is a rich destination for history and culture, and Gyoda is a remarkable city to visit in this district. It only takes an hour to reach Gyoda by train from Tokyo – so if you’re after a day trip destination…
Why My Heart Returns to Iiyama City
Why did I choose Iiyama city in Nagano as the place to take my mother visiting from America? The gorgeous landscapes, delicious foods and the warm hospitality of the people.