Beauty & Spa Wakura Onsen Resort Alena Eckelmann Wakura hot spring is one of Japan’s historical hot springs with a history of 1,200 years. It is located right by the ocean on ..
Activities Heiwajima Boat Races Sophia Qin Ota Ward is home to one of Japan’s few boat racing stadiums, where groups of six boats at a time compete in a watery arena in a sport not unlike horse
Food Do You Know Shodoshima Island? Kotaro Toda It is here that Kadoya sesame oil, which accounts for 80% of the market
Culture The Japanese Sword Museum Elizabeth S The blades include katana, the typical curved sword, worn thrust into the... Yari, spear blades with ornamental carvings, and historical examples of katana
Culture Kishu Lacquerware Alena Eckelmann Kuroe Town’s traditional lacquerware craft aims to find “traditional beauty in everyday life”.
Culture Sharp like a Knife Alena Eckelmann Knives hand-crafted in Sakai are the perfect gift from Japan that will bring the receiver long-lasting satisfaction whenever using..
Wajima Kirimoto Alena Eckelmann Wajima Kirimoto is a household name in the Wajima lacquer ware business. The Kirimoto clan has been producing wooden items and lacquer..