Wellness by the Water: Omihachiman Continued
When you're by Lake Biwa, it’s not just about the views. It’s about feeling connected to nature and the calmness of the area. From peaceful river cruises to mindful meals,...
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Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Yamaguchi Unforgettable Views (5 days, 4 nights)
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Kansai to Kanazawa: Craft and Culture Tour (6 days,5 nights)
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Ine Boat Houses, Crafts and Culture Northern Kyoto (5 days, 4 nights)
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Old Towns, New Art: Biwako Biennale
Cover photo: Egashira Makoto courtesy of Biwako Biennale Naoshima is famous for its art, but just a stone's throw from the big cities of Kyoto and Osaka lies another hidden art gem:...
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Island Scents: Incense Making in Japan
On Awaji Island, visitors can see artisans dedicated to keeping the tradition of incense making alive. It is said that the practice dates back to 595 AD, when a fragrant...
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Awaji Island's Fishing Culture
Cover photo courtesy of Awaji Island Tourism. Visiting Yura Port on Awaji Island, I had the opportunity to experience a place where the hustle and bustle of the fishing industry...
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The Story Begins in a Rice Field
The theme of my trip to Shiga last week was sustainable tourism with a major emphasis on supporting local craftsmanship from wooden bucket makers, rice farmers, and sake breweries. Shiga...
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Day 3: Craftmanship and Culture in Komatsu, Ishikawa
Cover photo courtesy of Takimoto Gozaten. This is the last installment of my journey to Ishikawa where I had the opportunity to learn about different craftsmanship like metalworking, and pottery and...
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Day 2 Part 2: Unique Hotels, Kutani Pottery, and Glass Craftmanship in Ishikawa
Cover photo courtesy of Seihodo. Continuing my exploration of Ishikawa Prefecture on day two! In my previous post, I shared about countryside bike rides and sake tasting. If you missed the...
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Day 2, Part 1: Hidden Gems of Ishikawa
A day of cycling, shrines, pizza, and Japanese sake!Part 1 of Day Two of my Ishikawa trip began with a cycling adventure from Tsurugi station at the foot of Mt. Hakusan...
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