Culture Blessing of the Yamabushi Japan Travel After a traumatic injury at school, 12-year old Satoshi falls into emotionally difficult times. In an effort to figure out ho...
Culture The Artisans Trail Lucy Dayman Hokuriku is a region on the northwestern side of Honshu, the largest of Japan's islands. The area is rich in food, untouched ...
Culture Yuzen Silk Dyeing Rey Waters The tradition of dyeing formal kimonos. A class with step by step instructions from a professional Kimono maker.
Tour of Three Cities: Kiryu, Takasaki & Shibukawa Lisa Wallin Discover a whole new world just a short trip from Tokyo: traditional crafts, hidden shrines and plenty of good food. Gunma ha...
Activities Hakodate Delights Rey Waters Hakodate the gateway to Hokkaido. This city is not a one night stand. There is history, good food and beautiful scenery.
Five Days in Yamagata Prefecture Paul McInnes The landscape of mountains, rivers and rice fields are ingrained in the very nature of the people and culture of Yamagata. Th...
Culture Tautasya Farm in Miyama, Kyoto Jessica Reeves Tautasya farm, lodge and slow food restaurant, located a short distance from the traditional Kayabuki (thatched roof) village...
Culture Hida Furukawa Izumi Kershaw If you are looking for an authentic Japanese experience in a rural town away from the city, Hida Furukawa is the stop to make.
Transportation 6 Hour Asuka Adventure Bryan Baier 6 hour adventure in Asuka, Japan's most ancient capital
Activities Shizuoka's Green Tea Cathy Cawood Shizuoka Prefecture is a great place to visit tea farms and factories and learn more about green tea. 40 percent of Japan’s t...
