Culture Bizen Pottery in Okayama Prefecture Kelly J Imbe in Okayama Prefecture is a quaint town that has given birth to the traditional pottery of Bizen-yaki.
Culture Ibaraki Prefecture's Castle Heritage Elizabeth S Ibaraki Prefecture’s castle towns preserve a few vestiges of the feudal past. Communities have restored historically importan...
Culture Saga Prefectural Museum Kim Bergström The Saga Prefectural Museum serves as a window into the region's archeology, culture, history, and folklore. Alongside the pe...
Culture The Charms of Yamagata Prefecture Peter Bungate Yamagata invites you to take a step back and experience genuine connection with the people, the land, the culture and the his...
6 Culture Naoshima Street Walk Bonson Lam Naoshima may be far from the youthful café capitals of Kyoto, Kobe and Osaka, but it packs a punch when it comes to the varie...
Shopping Naoshima Shio Cider Cordelia Ding Naoshima is not only famous for its art, but also for its local delicacies. The island is known for salt harvesting, and so y...
Food Yuzawa Town in Niigata Prefecture JD Duquette A tour in the heart of the Snow Country. Sushi and chawanmushi making followed by a sake brewery visit. Of course, we taste e...
10 Tea Plantations in Shiga Prefecture Cathy Cawood Tea Plantations and rice fields at Asamiya in Shiga Prefecture create a very beautiful and very Japanese rural scene.
Accommodation Naoshima Tsutsujiso Lodge Catherine Hagar While visiting Japan's art island, Naoshima, find lodging that brings you to the sandy beaches. Tsutsujiso Lodge has accommod...
Culture Culture and Beauty In Ishikawa Prefecture Leslie Taylor I am always on the lookout for locations offering Japan’s famous mixture of beautiful scenery and cultural depth without huge...
