Culture Kishu Lacquerware Alena Eckelmann Kuroe Town’s traditional lacquerware craft aims to find “traditional beauty in everyday life”.
Culture Historic Neighborhood of Jinaimachi Guillaume Doré The historic neighborhood of Jinaimachi in Osaka is the perfect destination for going back in time while avoiding the crowds ...
Culture Takaoka Lacquerware Alena Eckelmann Japanese lacquerware, or Shikki, has gained popularity around the world. Takaoka is one of Japan's famous lacquerware product...
Culture Toei Kyoto Studio Park Shehzad Lokhandwalla The Kyoto studio park is a wonderland for film enthusiasts. Ever wondered how Japanese films are made? This is right place fo...
Culture Traditional Gold and Silverware Kenny King Hin Choi Ishiguro Kounan is a master of Japanese gold and silver ware, whose expertise is renowned throughout Japan's traditional craf...
Culture Sumpu Takumi-Shuku Craft Centre Peter Sidell In the leafy Mariko district close to Shizuoka city in central Japan, Sumpu Takumi-Shuku is a traditional hand-craft arts cen...
Culture Discover the Satoyama Gregory Patrisse Located in the heart of the Japanese Alps, Hida region offers sublime views to anyone wishing to venture in the wilds of Japan.
Culture Visiting Kanazawa Rey Waters Kanazawa is the capital city of Ishikawa Prefecture and is the center of arts, artisans, and historic culture, and is just tw...
Culture Hakone's Six World-Class Museums Larry Knipfing Hakone is home to some of Japan's best museums. And in fact, six of them are (in my opinion) world class.
