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Lacquerware Making Wajima Nuri — The Art of Durability and Grace
"Japan" means Lacquer Just as porcelain is known as "china," lacquerware was historically known in the West simply as "japan." It is a craft that defines the Japanese aesthetic: deep, lustrous black or vermilion surfaces that feel warm a... -
Gold Leaf Experience Kanazawa Craft — The Touch of Midas
The City of Gold Kanazawa literally translates to "Marsh of Gold." It is a name well-earned: this city in Ishikawa Prefecture produces 99% of Japan's domestic gold leaf (Kinpaku). The humid climate of the region is said to be perfect for... -
Pottery Experience Kyoto Mashiko Arita — Shaping the Earth of Japan
A Dialogue with Clay In English, fine porcelain is often called "china," but in the world of ceramics, Japan holds a position of unparalleled reverence. From the earthy, rustic tea bowls of the tea ceremony to the ornate, colorful plates... -
Food Sample Making Experience — The Art of Fake Food
Japan's Hyper-Realistic Menu Walking through the streets of Osaka, your appetite is often stimulated not by the smell of food, but by the sight of it. Shokuhin Sampuru (Food Samples) are the incredibly realistic plastic replicas displaye... -
Matcha Sweets Tour Kyoto Uji — A Green Dessert Paradise
The Sweet Side of Tradition In recent years, "Matcha" has become a global buzzword, appearing in everything from lattes to cookies. However, the epicenter of this phenomenon is Kyoto and Uji. Here, centuries-old tea merchants have reinve... -
Japanese Tea Experience Uji Tea — The Green Heart of Kyoto
A Pilgrimage for Tea Lovers While tea is grown all over Japan, Uji (located just south of Kyoto) is the undisputed spiritual home of Japanese green tea. The tea seeds brought from China by the monk Eisai were first cultivated here in the... -
Izakaya Hopping Tour — Tokyo Nightlife
When the sun goes down, Japanese workers head to the Izakaya—a casual Japanese pub. For tourists, stepping into these smoky, noisy, crowded alleys can be intimidating due to language barriers and unwritten rules.A guided Izakaya Hopping ... -
Tsukiji & Toyosu Market Tour — The Kitchen of Tokyo
For seafood lovers, Tokyo offers a tale of two markets: the historic, energetic Tsukiji and the modern, sterile Toyosu. A guided morning tour covering both is the ultimate way to understand Japan's obsession with fresh fish.Toyosu: The T... -
Sake Tasting & Brewery Tour — The Spirit of Rice
Sake (known in Japan as Nihonshu) is more than just rice wine; it is a sacred beverage with deep ties to Shinto and agriculture. A Brewery Tour allows you to step inside the Kuragura (storehouses) where master brewers (Toji) transform si... -
Okonomiyaki Making Experience — Hiroshima vs. Osaka
Japanese Soul Food If sushi is the refined art of Japanese cuisine, Okonomiyaki is its hearty, fun-loving soul. Often described as a "Japanese savory pancake" or "Japanese pizza," the name literally translates to "grilled (yaki) as you l...
