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Tea-picking in the Birthplace of Matcha
My relatives recently went on tea picking via Airbnb in the countryside of Kyoto, Wazuka. That area has been producing tea for over 1000 years which is around the same time as...
Tea-picking in the Birthplace of Matcha
My relatives recently went on tea picking via Airbnb in the countryside of Kyoto, Wazuka. That area has been producing tea for over 1000 years which is around the same time as...
Biodegradable Paper Plates For Parties
Made of paper and beautifully designed, not only are they biodegradable, but they are also perfect for parties!
Biodegradable Paper Plates For Parties
Made of paper and beautifully designed, not only are they biodegradable, but they are also perfect for parties!
An Architect Transforms Kyoto Townhouses
Shigenori Uoya is an architect in Kyoto who specializes in remodeling Japanese townhouses called machiya. A master of incorporating light in moody and dark machiyas, he is behind many projects...
An Architect Transforms Kyoto Townhouses
Shigenori Uoya is an architect in Kyoto who specializes in remodeling Japanese townhouses called machiya. A master of incorporating light in moody and dark machiyas, he is behind many projects...
100+ Years of Continuous Glassware Innovation
Kimura Glass, founded in 1910, continues to iterate and innovate while staying true to its heritage of hand-blown glass by collaborating with designers from various backgrounds.
100+ Years of Continuous Glassware Innovation
Kimura Glass, founded in 1910, continues to iterate and innovate while staying true to its heritage of hand-blown glass by collaborating with designers from various backgrounds.
Japanese Garden Tools to Get a Green Thumb
For the past 100 years, Kondo Seisakusho, based in a historical blacksmith town in Niigata, has been specializing in handcrafting tools for farming and agriculture.
Japanese Garden Tools to Get a Green Thumb
For the past 100 years, Kondo Seisakusho, based in a historical blacksmith town in Niigata, has been specializing in handcrafting tools for farming and agriculture.
Distinct Style of Construction Site Workers
The Japanese construction workers have their uniform, which is an adaptation of the western 'knickerbockers.' While the style has continued amongst workers, it has evolved to suit the construction sites...
Distinct Style of Construction Site Workers
The Japanese construction workers have their uniform, which is an adaptation of the western 'knickerbockers.' While the style has continued amongst workers, it has evolved to suit the construction sites...
Japan’s Art and Tools Shop
From carpet cleaners to other everyday items, Nittodo offers Japanese tools with simple designs and functionality made with new and traditional craft techniques.
Japan’s Art and Tools Shop
From carpet cleaners to other everyday items, Nittodo offers Japanese tools with simple designs and functionality made with new and traditional craft techniques.
The Little Indigo Museum, the World of Hiroyuki...
Nestled in the hills of Kyoto prefecture lies the village of Miyama, famous for its traditional thatched roof buildings and, most notably, for being the home of Hiroyuki Shindo and...
The Little Indigo Museum, the World of Hiroyuki...
Nestled in the hills of Kyoto prefecture lies the village of Miyama, famous for its traditional thatched roof buildings and, most notably, for being the home of Hiroyuki Shindo and...
Continuous Renewal: Takenaka Carpentry Tools Mu...
The museum in Kobe focuses on collecting, preserving, and contextualizing woodworking tools and architectural models in an effort to showcase the renowned building traditions of Japan.
Continuous Renewal: Takenaka Carpentry Tools Mu...
The museum in Kobe focuses on collecting, preserving, and contextualizing woodworking tools and architectural models in an effort to showcase the renowned building traditions of Japan.
Smallest Ryokan in Japan
Sakamoto Ryokan is a tiny inn on the Noto Peninsula in the Japan Sea. With only three guest rooms, one of the smallest ryokan in the country is run by a...
Smallest Ryokan in Japan
Sakamoto Ryokan is a tiny inn on the Noto Peninsula in the Japan Sea. With only three guest rooms, one of the smallest ryokan in the country is run by a...