Arts & Crafts The Road to Hagi Yaki Serena Ogawa Hagi yaki is a famous and beloved style of pottery in Japan. So, what makes this Hagi ware so special?
Historical Hagi: the Perfect Place for a 2-Day Date Nathan Eden The small city of Hagi is perhaps Yamaguchi Prefecture’s most beautiful secret.
Museums Kasho Museum JapanTravel Guest The Kasho Museum in Toon offers a comprehensive overview of one Japan's most influential 20th century artists.
Museums Edo Tokyo Museum in Ryogoku Featured The Edo Tokyo Museum, using both historical artifacts and hands-on exhibits, guides and educates visitors through the transition..
Museums The Story of Tojin Okichi Yoshiko Toyama On the Izu Peninsula down the coast from Tokyo, Shimoda is the setting of the tragic story of geisha Tojin Okichi and American..
12 Anime & Manga Totoro! Ghibli Museum in Mitaka Jessica A Paje A whimsical world of Hayao Miyazaki and Ghibli Studios, the Ghibli Museum welcomes you into a space filled with color, architecture..
Traditional Japan Kokeshi Museum, Naruko Onsen Anna van Dyk The kokeshi doll is one of Japan's most beloved traditional crafts, and at this museum you can find out more about their history,..
Museums Walk the Old Hakone Highway Tomoko Kamishima Can you believe that you can take a walk down the exact same road and see the exact same view that people did 400 year ago?