3 Reasons You Should Get Into Retro Japanese Video Games<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Go, A Game Rooted in Japanese Culture<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>An Online Tea Ceremony Celebrating Japanese Craftsmanship<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>How to Wear a Kimono: With Step-by-Step Pictures and Video<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Learn About Daisetsuzan Mountain Worship and Ainu Culture<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>In the footsteps of Sen no Rikyu, the master of the tea ceremony<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Experience Zen Meditation at a Temple in Nakatsugawa<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Meeting the Geishas of Niigata (Geigi)<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nCrafts<\/span><\/h2>\nThe world of crafts in Japan is so broad, it would be impossible to cover all the different types in this small section. The important things to know about Japanese crafts is that most traditional crafts are being carried on by artisans whose skills have been honed by the experience of generations of artisans before them. Becoming an artisan in a particular type of craft is often a lifetime commitment in Japan, which is why the quality of handcrafted Japanese goods is unparalleled. But most importantly for tourists to Japan, the Japanese are more than willing to let visitors get hands-on with craft making. This creates opportunities for unique experiences and sometimes even souvenirs that you can make for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\nPopular craftmaking experiences for tourists include making pottery<\/span><\/a>, dyeing indigo fabric<\/span><\/a>, making washi paper, and if you are really ambitious, making your own Japanese chef’s knife<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69614″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=local-crafts\/” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Crafts”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>Akita\u2019s Traditional Art and Crafts Thrive in the Modern Age<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>My Japan: My Life as a Travel Journalist<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>The Life, Work, and Kyoto Home of Celebrated Ceramicist Kanjiro Kawai<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>A Guide to Flea and Antique Markets in Japan<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Sustainable Tourism Destinations Near Tokyo for 2024 – Fukushima, Tochigi, Ibaraki, and Gunma<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Sustainable Tourism Destinations Near Tokyo for 2024 – Niigata, Nagano, and Yamanashi<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Horimono: The History of Traditional Japanese Tattoos<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Into the Heart of Traditional Japanese Arts and Crafts of Yamanashi Prefecture<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nOnsen<\/span><\/h2>\nThough many people are nervous about using a public onsen <\/span>\u6e29\u6cc9 <\/span>hot springs bath for the first time in Japan, almost everyone who does can’t wait to do it again. There are so many places to relax in onsen around Japan, you could take an entire vacation just hopping from one bath to another. From famous onsen towns like Hakone where you can enjoy views of Mount Fuji<\/span><\/a> to lesser-known places like Nyuto Onsen where you can soak outdoors surrounded by snow<\/span><\/a>, there’s literally an onsen for everyone, even those who are too shy to share an onsen and prefer something more private<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69610″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=onsen” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Onsen”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>Hiking, Onsen, and Beer: My Kyushu Graduation Trip<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Entertaining the Gods: Kagura Theater in Shimane\u00a0<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Explore the Rural Side of Tokyo on a Day Trip to Akiruno<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Nine Ways to Experience the Culture, Nature, and History of Eastern Shizuoka<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>The Ultimate Setouchi Experience: A 5-Day Journey Across Seven Prefectures<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>A Guide to Akita’s Winter Wonders, Hot Springs and Balloon Festival in Semboku City<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Hamamatsu with Kids: How to Enjoy a Family Holiday in Hamamatsu<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Luxurious Escapades: How to Explore 5 Prefectures in 7 Days from Tohoku\u2019s North to South<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nPerforming Arts<\/span><\/h2>\nMany people are familiar with kabuki as a traditional Japanese performance, but in fact, Japan’s long history has spawned many beautiful performing arts from theatre, to dance and even comedy. Kagura is an ancient Japanese myth whose story is re-enacted at a centuries old shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture<\/span><\/a>. Buyo<\/i>, or nichibu,<\/i> refers to traditional Japanese dance<\/span><\/a>, often performed by a dancer wearing elaborate kimono. The Kamigata mai<\/i> is the style of buyo associated with geisha, where dancers perform slow and graceful dances for small private audiences accompanied by music from the shamisen<\/i>, a traditional Japanese stringed instrument.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69616″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=performing-arts\/” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Performing Arts”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO: A Modern Haven Steeped in History<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Evening News: Living the Music Dream in Japan<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>
Go, A Game Rooted in Japanese Culture<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>An Online Tea Ceremony Celebrating Japanese Craftsmanship<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>How to Wear a Kimono: With Step-by-Step Pictures and Video<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Learn About Daisetsuzan Mountain Worship and Ainu Culture<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>In the footsteps of Sen no Rikyu, the master of the tea ceremony<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Experience Zen Meditation at a Temple in Nakatsugawa<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Meeting the Geishas of Niigata (Geigi)<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nCrafts<\/span><\/h2>\nThe world of crafts in Japan is so broad, it would be impossible to cover all the different types in this small section. The important things to know about Japanese crafts is that most traditional crafts are being carried on by artisans whose skills have been honed by the experience of generations of artisans before them. Becoming an artisan in a particular type of craft is often a lifetime commitment in Japan, which is why the quality of handcrafted Japanese goods is unparalleled. But most importantly for tourists to Japan, the Japanese are more than willing to let visitors get hands-on with craft making. This creates opportunities for unique experiences and sometimes even souvenirs that you can make for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\nPopular craftmaking experiences for tourists include making pottery<\/span><\/a>, dyeing indigo fabric<\/span><\/a>, making washi paper, and if you are really ambitious, making your own Japanese chef’s knife<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69614″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=local-crafts\/” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Crafts”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>Akita\u2019s Traditional Art and Crafts Thrive in the Modern Age<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>My Japan: My Life as a Travel Journalist<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>The Life, Work, and Kyoto Home of Celebrated Ceramicist Kanjiro Kawai<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>A Guide to Flea and Antique Markets in Japan<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Sustainable Tourism Destinations Near Tokyo for 2024 – Fukushima, Tochigi, Ibaraki, and Gunma<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Sustainable Tourism Destinations Near Tokyo for 2024 – Niigata, Nagano, and Yamanashi<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Horimono: The History of Traditional Japanese Tattoos<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Into the Heart of Traditional Japanese Arts and Crafts of Yamanashi Prefecture<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nOnsen<\/span><\/h2>\nThough many people are nervous about using a public onsen <\/span>\u6e29\u6cc9 <\/span>hot springs bath for the first time in Japan, almost everyone who does can’t wait to do it again. There are so many places to relax in onsen around Japan, you could take an entire vacation just hopping from one bath to another. From famous onsen towns like Hakone where you can enjoy views of Mount Fuji<\/span><\/a> to lesser-known places like Nyuto Onsen where you can soak outdoors surrounded by snow<\/span><\/a>, there’s literally an onsen for everyone, even those who are too shy to share an onsen and prefer something more private<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69610″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=onsen” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Onsen”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>Hiking, Onsen, and Beer: My Kyushu Graduation Trip<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Entertaining the Gods: Kagura Theater in Shimane\u00a0<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Explore the Rural Side of Tokyo on a Day Trip to Akiruno<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Nine Ways to Experience the Culture, Nature, and History of Eastern Shizuoka<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>The Ultimate Setouchi Experience: A 5-Day Journey Across Seven Prefectures<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>A Guide to Akita’s Winter Wonders, Hot Springs and Balloon Festival in Semboku City<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Hamamatsu with Kids: How to Enjoy a Family Holiday in Hamamatsu<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Luxurious Escapades: How to Explore 5 Prefectures in 7 Days from Tohoku\u2019s North to South<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nPerforming Arts<\/span><\/h2>\nMany people are familiar with kabuki as a traditional Japanese performance, but in fact, Japan’s long history has spawned many beautiful performing arts from theatre, to dance and even comedy. Kagura is an ancient Japanese myth whose story is re-enacted at a centuries old shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture<\/span><\/a>. Buyo<\/i>, or nichibu,<\/i> refers to traditional Japanese dance<\/span><\/a>, often performed by a dancer wearing elaborate kimono. The Kamigata mai<\/i> is the style of buyo associated with geisha, where dancers perform slow and graceful dances for small private audiences accompanied by music from the shamisen<\/i>, a traditional Japanese stringed instrument.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69616″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=performing-arts\/” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Performing Arts”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO: A Modern Haven Steeped in History<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Evening News: Living the Music Dream in Japan<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>
An Online Tea Ceremony Celebrating Japanese Craftsmanship<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>How to Wear a Kimono: With Step-by-Step Pictures and Video<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Learn About Daisetsuzan Mountain Worship and Ainu Culture<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>In the footsteps of Sen no Rikyu, the master of the tea ceremony<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Experience Zen Meditation at a Temple in Nakatsugawa<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Meeting the Geishas of Niigata (Geigi)<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nCrafts<\/span><\/h2>\nThe world of crafts in Japan is so broad, it would be impossible to cover all the different types in this small section. The important things to know about Japanese crafts is that most traditional crafts are being carried on by artisans whose skills have been honed by the experience of generations of artisans before them. Becoming an artisan in a particular type of craft is often a lifetime commitment in Japan, which is why the quality of handcrafted Japanese goods is unparalleled. But most importantly for tourists to Japan, the Japanese are more than willing to let visitors get hands-on with craft making. This creates opportunities for unique experiences and sometimes even souvenirs that you can make for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\nPopular craftmaking experiences for tourists include making pottery<\/span><\/a>, dyeing indigo fabric<\/span><\/a>, making washi paper, and if you are really ambitious, making your own Japanese chef’s knife<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69614″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=local-crafts\/” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Crafts”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>Akita\u2019s Traditional Art and Crafts Thrive in the Modern Age<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>My Japan: My Life as a Travel Journalist<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>The Life, Work, and Kyoto Home of Celebrated Ceramicist Kanjiro Kawai<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>A Guide to Flea and Antique Markets in Japan<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Sustainable Tourism Destinations Near Tokyo for 2024 – Fukushima, Tochigi, Ibaraki, and Gunma<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Sustainable Tourism Destinations Near Tokyo for 2024 – Niigata, Nagano, and Yamanashi<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Horimono: The History of Traditional Japanese Tattoos<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Into the Heart of Traditional Japanese Arts and Crafts of Yamanashi Prefecture<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nOnsen<\/span><\/h2>\nThough many people are nervous about using a public onsen <\/span>\u6e29\u6cc9 <\/span>hot springs bath for the first time in Japan, almost everyone who does can’t wait to do it again. There are so many places to relax in onsen around Japan, you could take an entire vacation just hopping from one bath to another. From famous onsen towns like Hakone where you can enjoy views of Mount Fuji<\/span><\/a> to lesser-known places like Nyuto Onsen where you can soak outdoors surrounded by snow<\/span><\/a>, there’s literally an onsen for everyone, even those who are too shy to share an onsen and prefer something more private<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69610″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=onsen” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Onsen”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>Hiking, Onsen, and Beer: My Kyushu Graduation Trip<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Entertaining the Gods: Kagura Theater in Shimane\u00a0<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Explore the Rural Side of Tokyo on a Day Trip to Akiruno<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Nine Ways to Experience the Culture, Nature, and History of Eastern Shizuoka<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>The Ultimate Setouchi Experience: A 5-Day Journey Across Seven Prefectures<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>A Guide to Akita’s Winter Wonders, Hot Springs and Balloon Festival in Semboku City<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Hamamatsu with Kids: How to Enjoy a Family Holiday in Hamamatsu<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Luxurious Escapades: How to Explore 5 Prefectures in 7 Days from Tohoku\u2019s North to South<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nPerforming Arts<\/span><\/h2>\nMany people are familiar with kabuki as a traditional Japanese performance, but in fact, Japan’s long history has spawned many beautiful performing arts from theatre, to dance and even comedy. Kagura is an ancient Japanese myth whose story is re-enacted at a centuries old shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture<\/span><\/a>. Buyo<\/i>, or nichibu,<\/i> refers to traditional Japanese dance<\/span><\/a>, often performed by a dancer wearing elaborate kimono. The Kamigata mai<\/i> is the style of buyo associated with geisha, where dancers perform slow and graceful dances for small private audiences accompanied by music from the shamisen<\/i>, a traditional Japanese stringed instrument.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69616″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=performing-arts\/” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Performing Arts”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO: A Modern Haven Steeped in History<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Evening News: Living the Music Dream in Japan<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>
How to Wear a Kimono: With Step-by-Step Pictures and Video<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Learn About Daisetsuzan Mountain Worship and Ainu Culture<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>In the footsteps of Sen no Rikyu, the master of the tea ceremony<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Experience Zen Meditation at a Temple in Nakatsugawa<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Meeting the Geishas of Niigata (Geigi)<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nCrafts<\/span><\/h2>\nThe world of crafts in Japan is so broad, it would be impossible to cover all the different types in this small section. The important things to know about Japanese crafts is that most traditional crafts are being carried on by artisans whose skills have been honed by the experience of generations of artisans before them. Becoming an artisan in a particular type of craft is often a lifetime commitment in Japan, which is why the quality of handcrafted Japanese goods is unparalleled. But most importantly for tourists to Japan, the Japanese are more than willing to let visitors get hands-on with craft making. This creates opportunities for unique experiences and sometimes even souvenirs that you can make for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\nPopular craftmaking experiences for tourists include making pottery<\/span><\/a>, dyeing indigo fabric<\/span><\/a>, making washi paper, and if you are really ambitious, making your own Japanese chef’s knife<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69614″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=local-crafts\/” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Crafts”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>Akita\u2019s Traditional Art and Crafts Thrive in the Modern Age<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>My Japan: My Life as a Travel Journalist<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>The Life, Work, and Kyoto Home of Celebrated Ceramicist Kanjiro Kawai<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>A Guide to Flea and Antique Markets in Japan<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Sustainable Tourism Destinations Near Tokyo for 2024 – Fukushima, Tochigi, Ibaraki, and Gunma<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Sustainable Tourism Destinations Near Tokyo for 2024 – Niigata, Nagano, and Yamanashi<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Horimono: The History of Traditional Japanese Tattoos<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Into the Heart of Traditional Japanese Arts and Crafts of Yamanashi Prefecture<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nOnsen<\/span><\/h2>\nThough many people are nervous about using a public onsen <\/span>\u6e29\u6cc9 <\/span>hot springs bath for the first time in Japan, almost everyone who does can’t wait to do it again. There are so many places to relax in onsen around Japan, you could take an entire vacation just hopping from one bath to another. From famous onsen towns like Hakone where you can enjoy views of Mount Fuji<\/span><\/a> to lesser-known places like Nyuto Onsen where you can soak outdoors surrounded by snow<\/span><\/a>, there’s literally an onsen for everyone, even those who are too shy to share an onsen and prefer something more private<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69610″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=onsen” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Onsen”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>Hiking, Onsen, and Beer: My Kyushu Graduation Trip<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Entertaining the Gods: Kagura Theater in Shimane\u00a0<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Explore the Rural Side of Tokyo on a Day Trip to Akiruno<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Nine Ways to Experience the Culture, Nature, and History of Eastern Shizuoka<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>The Ultimate Setouchi Experience: A 5-Day Journey Across Seven Prefectures<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>A Guide to Akita’s Winter Wonders, Hot Springs and Balloon Festival in Semboku City<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Hamamatsu with Kids: How to Enjoy a Family Holiday in Hamamatsu<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Luxurious Escapades: How to Explore 5 Prefectures in 7 Days from Tohoku\u2019s North to South<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nPerforming Arts<\/span><\/h2>\nMany people are familiar with kabuki as a traditional Japanese performance, but in fact, Japan’s long history has spawned many beautiful performing arts from theatre, to dance and even comedy. Kagura is an ancient Japanese myth whose story is re-enacted at a centuries old shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture<\/span><\/a>. Buyo<\/i>, or nichibu,<\/i> refers to traditional Japanese dance<\/span><\/a>, often performed by a dancer wearing elaborate kimono. The Kamigata mai<\/i> is the style of buyo associated with geisha, where dancers perform slow and graceful dances for small private audiences accompanied by music from the shamisen<\/i>, a traditional Japanese stringed instrument.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69616″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=performing-arts\/” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Performing Arts”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO: A Modern Haven Steeped in History<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Evening News: Living the Music Dream in Japan<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>
Learn About Daisetsuzan Mountain Worship and Ainu Culture<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>In the footsteps of Sen no Rikyu, the master of the tea ceremony<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Experience Zen Meditation at a Temple in Nakatsugawa<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Meeting the Geishas of Niigata (Geigi)<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nCrafts<\/span><\/h2>\nThe world of crafts in Japan is so broad, it would be impossible to cover all the different types in this small section. The important things to know about Japanese crafts is that most traditional crafts are being carried on by artisans whose skills have been honed by the experience of generations of artisans before them. Becoming an artisan in a particular type of craft is often a lifetime commitment in Japan, which is why the quality of handcrafted Japanese goods is unparalleled. But most importantly for tourists to Japan, the Japanese are more than willing to let visitors get hands-on with craft making. This creates opportunities for unique experiences and sometimes even souvenirs that you can make for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\nPopular craftmaking experiences for tourists include making pottery<\/span><\/a>, dyeing indigo fabric<\/span><\/a>, making washi paper, and if you are really ambitious, making your own Japanese chef’s knife<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69614″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=local-crafts\/” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Crafts”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>Akita\u2019s Traditional Art and Crafts Thrive in the Modern Age<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>My Japan: My Life as a Travel Journalist<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>The Life, Work, and Kyoto Home of Celebrated Ceramicist Kanjiro Kawai<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>A Guide to Flea and Antique Markets in Japan<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Sustainable Tourism Destinations Near Tokyo for 2024 – Fukushima, Tochigi, Ibaraki, and Gunma<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Sustainable Tourism Destinations Near Tokyo for 2024 – Niigata, Nagano, and Yamanashi<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Horimono: The History of Traditional Japanese Tattoos<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Into the Heart of Traditional Japanese Arts and Crafts of Yamanashi Prefecture<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nOnsen<\/span><\/h2>\nThough many people are nervous about using a public onsen <\/span>\u6e29\u6cc9 <\/span>hot springs bath for the first time in Japan, almost everyone who does can’t wait to do it again. There are so many places to relax in onsen around Japan, you could take an entire vacation just hopping from one bath to another. From famous onsen towns like Hakone where you can enjoy views of Mount Fuji<\/span><\/a> to lesser-known places like Nyuto Onsen where you can soak outdoors surrounded by snow<\/span><\/a>, there’s literally an onsen for everyone, even those who are too shy to share an onsen and prefer something more private<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69610″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=onsen” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Onsen”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>Hiking, Onsen, and Beer: My Kyushu Graduation Trip<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Entertaining the Gods: Kagura Theater in Shimane\u00a0<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Explore the Rural Side of Tokyo on a Day Trip to Akiruno<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Nine Ways to Experience the Culture, Nature, and History of Eastern Shizuoka<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>The Ultimate Setouchi Experience: A 5-Day Journey Across Seven Prefectures<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>A Guide to Akita’s Winter Wonders, Hot Springs and Balloon Festival in Semboku City<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Hamamatsu with Kids: How to Enjoy a Family Holiday in Hamamatsu<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Luxurious Escapades: How to Explore 5 Prefectures in 7 Days from Tohoku\u2019s North to South<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nPerforming Arts<\/span><\/h2>\nMany people are familiar with kabuki as a traditional Japanese performance, but in fact, Japan’s long history has spawned many beautiful performing arts from theatre, to dance and even comedy. Kagura is an ancient Japanese myth whose story is re-enacted at a centuries old shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture<\/span><\/a>. Buyo<\/i>, or nichibu,<\/i> refers to traditional Japanese dance<\/span><\/a>, often performed by a dancer wearing elaborate kimono. The Kamigata mai<\/i> is the style of buyo associated with geisha, where dancers perform slow and graceful dances for small private audiences accompanied by music from the shamisen<\/i>, a traditional Japanese stringed instrument.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69616″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=performing-arts\/” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Performing Arts”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO: A Modern Haven Steeped in History<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Evening News: Living the Music Dream in Japan<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>
In the footsteps of Sen no Rikyu, the master of the tea ceremony<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Experience Zen Meditation at a Temple in Nakatsugawa<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Meeting the Geishas of Niigata (Geigi)<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nCrafts<\/span><\/h2>\nThe world of crafts in Japan is so broad, it would be impossible to cover all the different types in this small section. The important things to know about Japanese crafts is that most traditional crafts are being carried on by artisans whose skills have been honed by the experience of generations of artisans before them. Becoming an artisan in a particular type of craft is often a lifetime commitment in Japan, which is why the quality of handcrafted Japanese goods is unparalleled. But most importantly for tourists to Japan, the Japanese are more than willing to let visitors get hands-on with craft making. This creates opportunities for unique experiences and sometimes even souvenirs that you can make for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\nPopular craftmaking experiences for tourists include making pottery<\/span><\/a>, dyeing indigo fabric<\/span><\/a>, making washi paper, and if you are really ambitious, making your own Japanese chef’s knife<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69614″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=local-crafts\/” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Crafts”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>Akita\u2019s Traditional Art and Crafts Thrive in the Modern Age<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>My Japan: My Life as a Travel Journalist<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>The Life, Work, and Kyoto Home of Celebrated Ceramicist Kanjiro Kawai<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>A Guide to Flea and Antique Markets in Japan<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Sustainable Tourism Destinations Near Tokyo for 2024 – Fukushima, Tochigi, Ibaraki, and Gunma<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Sustainable Tourism Destinations Near Tokyo for 2024 – Niigata, Nagano, and Yamanashi<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Horimono: The History of Traditional Japanese Tattoos<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Into the Heart of Traditional Japanese Arts and Crafts of Yamanashi Prefecture<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nOnsen<\/span><\/h2>\nThough many people are nervous about using a public onsen <\/span>\u6e29\u6cc9 <\/span>hot springs bath for the first time in Japan, almost everyone who does can’t wait to do it again. There are so many places to relax in onsen around Japan, you could take an entire vacation just hopping from one bath to another. From famous onsen towns like Hakone where you can enjoy views of Mount Fuji<\/span><\/a> to lesser-known places like Nyuto Onsen where you can soak outdoors surrounded by snow<\/span><\/a>, there’s literally an onsen for everyone, even those who are too shy to share an onsen and prefer something more private<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69610″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=onsen” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Onsen”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>Hiking, Onsen, and Beer: My Kyushu Graduation Trip<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Entertaining the Gods: Kagura Theater in Shimane\u00a0<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Explore the Rural Side of Tokyo on a Day Trip to Akiruno<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Nine Ways to Experience the Culture, Nature, and History of Eastern Shizuoka<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>The Ultimate Setouchi Experience: A 5-Day Journey Across Seven Prefectures<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>A Guide to Akita’s Winter Wonders, Hot Springs and Balloon Festival in Semboku City<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Hamamatsu with Kids: How to Enjoy a Family Holiday in Hamamatsu<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Luxurious Escapades: How to Explore 5 Prefectures in 7 Days from Tohoku\u2019s North to South<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nPerforming Arts<\/span><\/h2>\nMany people are familiar with kabuki as a traditional Japanese performance, but in fact, Japan’s long history has spawned many beautiful performing arts from theatre, to dance and even comedy. Kagura is an ancient Japanese myth whose story is re-enacted at a centuries old shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture<\/span><\/a>. Buyo<\/i>, or nichibu,<\/i> refers to traditional Japanese dance<\/span><\/a>, often performed by a dancer wearing elaborate kimono. The Kamigata mai<\/i> is the style of buyo associated with geisha, where dancers perform slow and graceful dances for small private audiences accompanied by music from the shamisen<\/i>, a traditional Japanese stringed instrument.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69616″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=performing-arts\/” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Performing Arts”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO: A Modern Haven Steeped in History<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Evening News: Living the Music Dream in Japan<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>
Experience Zen Meditation at a Temple in Nakatsugawa<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Meeting the Geishas of Niigata (Geigi)<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nCrafts<\/span><\/h2>\nThe world of crafts in Japan is so broad, it would be impossible to cover all the different types in this small section. The important things to know about Japanese crafts is that most traditional crafts are being carried on by artisans whose skills have been honed by the experience of generations of artisans before them. Becoming an artisan in a particular type of craft is often a lifetime commitment in Japan, which is why the quality of handcrafted Japanese goods is unparalleled. But most importantly for tourists to Japan, the Japanese are more than willing to let visitors get hands-on with craft making. This creates opportunities for unique experiences and sometimes even souvenirs that you can make for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\nPopular craftmaking experiences for tourists include making pottery<\/span><\/a>, dyeing indigo fabric<\/span><\/a>, making washi paper, and if you are really ambitious, making your own Japanese chef’s knife<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69614″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=local-crafts\/” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Crafts”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>Akita\u2019s Traditional Art and Crafts Thrive in the Modern Age<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>My Japan: My Life as a Travel Journalist<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>The Life, Work, and Kyoto Home of Celebrated Ceramicist Kanjiro Kawai<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>A Guide to Flea and Antique Markets in Japan<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Sustainable Tourism Destinations Near Tokyo for 2024 – Fukushima, Tochigi, Ibaraki, and Gunma<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Sustainable Tourism Destinations Near Tokyo for 2024 – Niigata, Nagano, and Yamanashi<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Horimono: The History of Traditional Japanese Tattoos<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Into the Heart of Traditional Japanese Arts and Crafts of Yamanashi Prefecture<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nOnsen<\/span><\/h2>\nThough many people are nervous about using a public onsen <\/span>\u6e29\u6cc9 <\/span>hot springs bath for the first time in Japan, almost everyone who does can’t wait to do it again. There are so many places to relax in onsen around Japan, you could take an entire vacation just hopping from one bath to another. From famous onsen towns like Hakone where you can enjoy views of Mount Fuji<\/span><\/a> to lesser-known places like Nyuto Onsen where you can soak outdoors surrounded by snow<\/span><\/a>, there’s literally an onsen for everyone, even those who are too shy to share an onsen and prefer something more private<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69610″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=onsen” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Onsen”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>Hiking, Onsen, and Beer: My Kyushu Graduation Trip<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Entertaining the Gods: Kagura Theater in Shimane\u00a0<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Explore the Rural Side of Tokyo on a Day Trip to Akiruno<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Nine Ways to Experience the Culture, Nature, and History of Eastern Shizuoka<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>The Ultimate Setouchi Experience: A 5-Day Journey Across Seven Prefectures<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>A Guide to Akita’s Winter Wonders, Hot Springs and Balloon Festival in Semboku City<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Hamamatsu with Kids: How to Enjoy a Family Holiday in Hamamatsu<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Luxurious Escapades: How to Explore 5 Prefectures in 7 Days from Tohoku\u2019s North to South<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nPerforming Arts<\/span><\/h2>\nMany people are familiar with kabuki as a traditional Japanese performance, but in fact, Japan’s long history has spawned many beautiful performing arts from theatre, to dance and even comedy. Kagura is an ancient Japanese myth whose story is re-enacted at a centuries old shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture<\/span><\/a>. Buyo<\/i>, or nichibu,<\/i> refers to traditional Japanese dance<\/span><\/a>, often performed by a dancer wearing elaborate kimono. The Kamigata mai<\/i> is the style of buyo associated with geisha, where dancers perform slow and graceful dances for small private audiences accompanied by music from the shamisen<\/i>, a traditional Japanese stringed instrument.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69616″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=performing-arts\/” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Performing Arts”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO: A Modern Haven Steeped in History<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Evening News: Living the Music Dream in Japan<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>
Meeting the Geishas of Niigata (Geigi)<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nCrafts<\/span><\/h2>\nThe world of crafts in Japan is so broad, it would be impossible to cover all the different types in this small section. The important things to know about Japanese crafts is that most traditional crafts are being carried on by artisans whose skills have been honed by the experience of generations of artisans before them. Becoming an artisan in a particular type of craft is often a lifetime commitment in Japan, which is why the quality of handcrafted Japanese goods is unparalleled. But most importantly for tourists to Japan, the Japanese are more than willing to let visitors get hands-on with craft making. This creates opportunities for unique experiences and sometimes even souvenirs that you can make for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\nPopular craftmaking experiences for tourists include making pottery<\/span><\/a>, dyeing indigo fabric<\/span><\/a>, making washi paper, and if you are really ambitious, making your own Japanese chef’s knife<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69614″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=local-crafts\/” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Crafts”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>Akita\u2019s Traditional Art and Crafts Thrive in the Modern Age<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>My Japan: My Life as a Travel Journalist<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>The Life, Work, and Kyoto Home of Celebrated Ceramicist Kanjiro Kawai<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>A Guide to Flea and Antique Markets in Japan<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Sustainable Tourism Destinations Near Tokyo for 2024 – Fukushima, Tochigi, Ibaraki, and Gunma<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Sustainable Tourism Destinations Near Tokyo for 2024 – Niigata, Nagano, and Yamanashi<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Horimono: The History of Traditional Japanese Tattoos<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Into the Heart of Traditional Japanese Arts and Crafts of Yamanashi Prefecture<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nOnsen<\/span><\/h2>\nThough many people are nervous about using a public onsen <\/span>\u6e29\u6cc9 <\/span>hot springs bath for the first time in Japan, almost everyone who does can’t wait to do it again. There are so many places to relax in onsen around Japan, you could take an entire vacation just hopping from one bath to another. From famous onsen towns like Hakone where you can enjoy views of Mount Fuji<\/span><\/a> to lesser-known places like Nyuto Onsen where you can soak outdoors surrounded by snow<\/span><\/a>, there’s literally an onsen for everyone, even those who are too shy to share an onsen and prefer something more private<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69610″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=onsen” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Onsen”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>Hiking, Onsen, and Beer: My Kyushu Graduation Trip<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Entertaining the Gods: Kagura Theater in Shimane\u00a0<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Explore the Rural Side of Tokyo on a Day Trip to Akiruno<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Nine Ways to Experience the Culture, Nature, and History of Eastern Shizuoka<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>The Ultimate Setouchi Experience: A 5-Day Journey Across Seven Prefectures<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>A Guide to Akita’s Winter Wonders, Hot Springs and Balloon Festival in Semboku City<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Hamamatsu with Kids: How to Enjoy a Family Holiday in Hamamatsu<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Luxurious Escapades: How to Explore 5 Prefectures in 7 Days from Tohoku\u2019s North to South<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nPerforming Arts<\/span><\/h2>\nMany people are familiar with kabuki as a traditional Japanese performance, but in fact, Japan’s long history has spawned many beautiful performing arts from theatre, to dance and even comedy. Kagura is an ancient Japanese myth whose story is re-enacted at a centuries old shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture<\/span><\/a>. Buyo<\/i>, or nichibu,<\/i> refers to traditional Japanese dance<\/span><\/a>, often performed by a dancer wearing elaborate kimono. The Kamigata mai<\/i> is the style of buyo associated with geisha, where dancers perform slow and graceful dances for small private audiences accompanied by music from the shamisen<\/i>, a traditional Japanese stringed instrument.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69616″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=performing-arts\/” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Performing Arts”][\/fancy_box]<\/a><\/div>HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO: A Modern Haven Steeped in History<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/a><\/div>Evening News: Living the Music Dream in Japan<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>
The world of crafts in Japan is so broad, it would be impossible to cover all the different types in this small section. The important things to know about Japanese crafts is that most traditional crafts are being carried on by artisans whose skills have been honed by the experience of generations of artisans before them. Becoming an artisan in a particular type of craft is often a lifetime commitment in Japan, which is why the quality of handcrafted Japanese goods is unparalleled. But most importantly for tourists to Japan, the Japanese are more than willing to let visitors get hands-on with craft making. This creates opportunities for unique experiences and sometimes even souvenirs that you can make for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n Popular craftmaking experiences for tourists include making pottery<\/span><\/a>, dyeing indigo fabric<\/span><\/a>, making washi paper, and if you are really ambitious, making your own Japanese chef’s knife<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69614″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=local-crafts\/” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Crafts”][\/fancy_box] Though many people are nervous about using a public onsen <\/span>\u6e29\u6cc9 <\/span>hot springs bath for the first time in Japan, almost everyone who does can’t wait to do it again. There are so many places to relax in onsen around Japan, you could take an entire vacation just hopping from one bath to another. From famous onsen towns like Hakone where you can enjoy views of Mount Fuji<\/span><\/a> to lesser-known places like Nyuto Onsen where you can soak outdoors surrounded by snow<\/span><\/a>, there’s literally an onsen for everyone, even those who are too shy to share an onsen and prefer something more private<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69610″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=onsen” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Onsen”][\/fancy_box] Many people are familiar with kabuki as a traditional Japanese performance, but in fact, Japan’s long history has spawned many beautiful performing arts from theatre, to dance and even comedy. Kagura is an ancient Japanese myth whose story is re-enacted at a centuries old shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture<\/span><\/a>. Buyo<\/i>, or nichibu,<\/i> refers to traditional Japanese dance<\/span><\/a>, often performed by a dancer wearing elaborate kimono. The Kamigata mai<\/i> is the style of buyo associated with geisha, where dancers perform slow and graceful dances for small private audiences accompanied by music from the shamisen<\/i>, a traditional Japanese stringed instrument.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” image_url=”69616″ color=”accent-color” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” link_url=”https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?tag=performing-arts\/” min_height=”200″ link_text=”Performing Arts”][\/fancy_box]Akita\u2019s Traditional Art and Crafts Thrive in the Modern Age<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>
My Japan: My Life as a Travel Journalist<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>
The Life, Work, and Kyoto Home of Celebrated Ceramicist Kanjiro Kawai<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>
A Guide to Flea and Antique Markets in Japan<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>
Sustainable Tourism Destinations Near Tokyo for 2024 – Fukushima, Tochigi, Ibaraki, and Gunma<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>
Sustainable Tourism Destinations Near Tokyo for 2024 – Niigata, Nagano, and Yamanashi<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>
Horimono: The History of Traditional Japanese Tattoos<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>
Into the Heart of Traditional Japanese Arts and Crafts of Yamanashi Prefecture<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n
Onsen<\/span><\/h2>\n
Hiking, Onsen, and Beer: My Kyushu Graduation Trip<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>
Entertaining the Gods: Kagura Theater in Shimane\u00a0<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>
Explore the Rural Side of Tokyo on a Day Trip to Akiruno<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>
Nine Ways to Experience the Culture, Nature, and History of Eastern Shizuoka<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>
The Ultimate Setouchi Experience: A 5-Day Journey Across Seven Prefectures<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>
A Guide to Akita’s Winter Wonders, Hot Springs and Balloon Festival in Semboku City<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>
Hamamatsu with Kids: How to Enjoy a Family Holiday in Hamamatsu<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>
Luxurious Escapades: How to Explore 5 Prefectures in 7 Days from Tohoku\u2019s North to South<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n
Performing Arts<\/span><\/h2>\n
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO: A Modern Haven Steeped in History<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>
Evening News: Living the Music Dream in Japan<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div>