Japanese ceramics and lacquerware are very popular household goods throughout the world. Find out more about these wonderful crafts from…
Naha is usually the first place tourists see in Okinawa after touching down in the archipelago. It's a great place…
Hagi in western Japan is a nicely-preserved former castle town with traditional walls. Local Hagi pottery, ranked among Japan's finest,…
In 1994, textile dyeing artist Itchiku Kubota built a museum with his name in a perfect place, with a majestic…
Arita and Imari are small towns that are located in Saga Prefecture. They have been known as towns of pottery…
Yufuin is an onsen town located near famous hot spring city Beppu in Kyushu. People travel from far to come…
Karatsu Castle, Takatori's Old Residence, wild natural scenery, and pottery beautiful in its minimalist simplicity are just some of the…
If you are into artisanal goods or textiles, be sure to visit the Nishijin district if you are in Kyoto.…
Onta is a small village in Oita, Kyushu. They produce pottery with traditional techniques without using electric power. Strolling along…