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A Healing Trip in Akita

A Healing Trip in Akita

 Nourishment for body and soul
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Akita
I recommend Akita to those who had been to Japan a few times and are trying to seek for a deeper Japan experience in their next journey. In Akita, you can enjoy hot springs, join the festivals, learn the local culture and appreciate its natural beauty. I am sure you will have a memorable and unforgettable journey here.
Japan's Artistic Manhole Covers

Japan's Artistic Manhole Covers

 Look down at the art at your feet!
by Steph Newman
Yamaguchi
Did you know that Japan's manhole covers have beautiful designs on them that differ from region to region?
Where to go for a Tea Ceremony?

Where to go for a Tea Ceremony?

 Guide to the best tea houses in Kyoto
by Bonson Lam
Kyoto
From the old merchants house from the Nineteenth Century, to an experience linking tea with Samurai and Geisha, here is a selection of some unique places for a Tea Ceremony, a quintessential Kyoto experience.
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May 27
Tokyo International Art Fair

Tokyo International Art Fair

 Discover emerging artists from over 40 countries
by Aude Beaumond
Tokyo
This third edition of Tokyo International Art Fair will bring more than 150 exhibitors and talented emerging artists from all around the world together to offer Art Collectors a unique opportunity to purchase modern and contemporary pieces of art.
Ise Katagami Museum

Ise Katagami Museum

 Delicacy and strength – beauty cut in paper
by Jeanne Austry
Mie
Ise katagami is an ancient Japanese craft where paper stencil were used to create ornaments on kimono and clothes.
Samurai Houses of Kakunodate, Akita

Samurai Houses of Kakunodate, Akita

 Houses, merchants, and museums reveal Samurai lifestyle
by Justin Velgus
Akita
Kakunodate is known as the Samurai District for good reason. Scattered throughout the town are remnants of the Satake clan’s great empire. Today, the heirs of the wealthiest samurai families preserve and proudly display their houses that survived the test of time.
Today I am Geisha Sayuri

Today I am Geisha Sayuri

 Guide to hiring a kimono in Kyoto on a budget
by Bonson Lam
Kyoto
JapanTravel compares the top five Kimono and Yukata hire shops in Kyoto, all close to the major attractions
Cooking Sun's Cooking Class

Cooking Sun's Cooking Class

 A Japanese cooking class in Central Kyoto
by Alexandra Dorovici
Kyoto
Did you ever dream of cooking like a Japanese chef? Cooking Sun studio teaches traditional Japanese cooking classes. For three hours, you can immerse yourself into a typical Japanese kitchen and discover how to use local ingredients in a fun and user-friendly way.

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