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Japanese Ceramics and Lacquerware with Great Materials and Beautiful Design

Japanese ceramics and lacquerware are very popular household goods throughout the world. Find out more about these wonderful crafts from…

5 years ago

Naha | An enjoyable trip to Okinawa starts here!

Naha is usually the first place tourists see in Okinawa after touching down in the archipelago. It's a great place…

5 years ago

Hagi, Yamaguchi | A hidden Gem of a Former Castle Town

Hagi in western Japan is a nicely-preserved former castle town with traditional walls. Local Hagi pottery, ranked among Japan's finest,…

5 years ago

Itchiku Kubota Art Museum | A special world of exquisite dyed works

In 1994, textile dyeing artist Itchiku Kubota built a museum with his name in a perfect place, with a majestic…

5 years ago

Arita and Imari | Traditional Pottery Towns in Japan

Arita and Imari are small towns that are located in Saga Prefecture. They have been known as towns of pottery…

5 years ago

Yufuin | a Hot Spring Resort with a Wonderful Townscape

Yufuin is an onsen town located near famous hot spring city Beppu in Kyushu. People travel from far to come…

4 years ago

Karatsu City, Famous for Karatsu Kunchi and Karatsu Pottery

Karatsu Castle, Takatori's Old Residence, wild natural scenery, and pottery beautiful in its minimalist simplicity are just some of the…

4 years ago

Nishijin Textile Center in Kyoto | Beautiful textiles representing Japanese tradition

If you are into artisanal goods or textiles, be sure to visit the Nishijin district if you are in Kyoto.…

4 years ago

Onta Pottery | Traditional Pottery with very beautiful patterns.

Onta is a small village in Oita, Kyushu. They produce pottery with traditional techniques without using electric power. Strolling along…

4 years ago