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. Higashisonogi is mostly known as a destination to taste one of the best teas in Japan…
Marion PontFebruary 24, 2019
Sponsored by Semboku City The weeping cherry trees, renowned for their flowing pink blossom-covered branches in the Spring, hung heavy…
Todd FongFebruary 10, 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
Located in the Japanese mountains dividing Toyama and Gifu prefectures, the two villages preserve traditional Japanese architecture, which is very…
Joachim DucosDecember 14, 2018
Sponsored by Shikoku District Transport Bureau A trip to Shikoku - the smallest of the four Japanese archipelago islands -…
Marion PontDecember 8, 2018
Sponsored by Shinshu-Iiyama Tourism Bureau Ascent to Kosuge Shrine The cedar trees were impossibly straight, like huge iron pipes driven into…
Todd FongNovember 27, 2018
Standing under the yellow canopy of beech trees on the Shin-etsu Trail as I lifted my camera to my eye,…
Todd FongNovember 23, 2018
Sponsored by Gyoda City and Council for the promotion of Tambo Art. Gyoda City is a delightful little old town famous…
Hazel TaylorNovember 15, 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 Kyushu Tourism Board. Kyushu, the southernmost among Japan's four main islands, is not the most popular destination for…
Marion PontOctober 18, 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, Murakami and Sado City When traveling to Japan for the first time, people tend to focus on…
Marion PontAugust 22, 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
Sponsored by Yuzawa Geopark Promote Group Hidden in the heart of the mountains of the Yuzawa region, there are many…
JulieMarch 16, 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 Toon City Bike riding is something that I consider to be a part of Japanese culture. I see…
Emiliano DeSantiagoMarch 1, 2018
Sponsored by Nagiso Town Experience Traditional Nagiso Rokuro: Rokuro Zaiku no Yamaichi My visit to Rokuro Zaiku no Yamaichi near…
Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 18, 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 Tourism Oita If you are in Hita, you should definitely visit two important factories of the city. Harajirozaemon…
EstelleSeptember 23, 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
Saga prefecture in Kyushu is famous for its pottery. One of the best known is Imari-yaki (伊万里焼) in the Imari…
EstelleAugust 24, 2017
Sponsored by The Tourism Association of Central Region in Fukushima Prefecture The History of Takashiba Dekoyashiki (Workshop) During the Edo…
Ryann OverbayMarch 22, 2017
