Matcha, a family-owned tea farm right in the heart of Wazuka Village. Not only were they very hospitable, but they also had a wealth of knowledge to share. There is a great deal of dedication and ...

A father and son in Tokyo are continuing the centuries-old tradition of making tsukudani, a preserved Japanese food.

Travellers are going beyond the Golden Route of Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto to discover the treasures and traditions of diverse ...

Japan has long had strategic investment ties with South Africa, but the bond with an orphanage in Orlando, Soweto, goes ...

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A photographer and set designer revitalized a pre-1950s machiya to connect travelers with local artistry, including photo ...

OSAKA, Japan >> Through various collaborative efforts, traditional Japanese crafts such as washi (Japanese paper), textiles ...

The historic mountain village of Shirakawa-go with its traditional thatched-roof huts is especially magical when covered in snow.

October 1, 2024 This Japanese Ski Village Is Getting Swarmed With Luxury Hotels With a tsunami of new luxury resorts all targeting northern Japan's ski region, can Niseko's Hokkaido hygge vibes last?

Traditional Japanese crafts are at risk. Here’s how travelers can help. From learning to carve woodblocks or make pottery, to observing artisans at work, tourists can help sustain and revive ...

Looking for offbeat Japan? Find your creative side in Toyama's living craft village In a town hewn from wood, immerse yourself in traditional arts and get hands-on in a craft studio.