Kyushu, often passed over by international visitors, is rich in crafts, history and culture. Here are four destinations to ...

Echizen City in Fukui Prefecture is a major center for washi paper production. There, papermaker Igarashi Masami created "Food Paper," combining produce like potatoes or onions – mainly ...

The tape is made with premium washi paper, ensuring it tears easily and sticks well without leaving residue. The set includes 6 different sizes of tape, from wide to thin, making it perfect for a ...

Princess Aiko, the daughter of Japan's Emperor Naruhito, experienced making traditional handmade Japanese paper crafts at a workshop in the southwestern prefecture of Saga on Saturday.

ECHIZEN, Fukui Prefecture--A “grand experiment” has kicked off here to preserve manga paintings for 1,000 years using special “washi” paper from the town. The aim is to determine for how ...

The southern Fukuoka Prefecture town of Yame is perhaps best known as a major tea producer. But the town also offers a broad ...

Here are three books offering creative practices that will help you slow down and experience gratitude in a multitude of ways ...

The Owani Line operated by Konan Railway Co. is famed for its route through a landscape dotted with apple orchards where the ...

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Departing May 12, 2025, Lauren and her team have meticulously designed a 15-day tour of Japan to give the group a taste of ...

Discover how Shinji Fukuyo and the House of Suntory have crafted the Hibiki 40-year-old into a timeless masterpiece, blending ...