The ultimate guide to Japan travel
If you want to learn about the traditional tea ceremony, Jinmatsuan is a great place to start. Offering matcha tea courses, wagashi sweets …
Kyoto is all about tradition, and the design of the canvas bags at Ichizawa Shinzaburo Hanpu hasn't changed in over a century. The bags are …
Established under the aegis of Aritomo Yamagata, the Murin-an Garden was designed by landscaping genius Jihei Ogawa in the late 1890s. The design …
Keen to try your nose at incense listening? Fascinated by the ancient art of incense? Join one of the Yamada-Matsu Co's incense listening …
One hundred and eight meters high, the Sumaura Ropeway in Sumaura Park gives you incredible views of, well, pretty much everything there is to …
Built in 1411 and abandoned in the early 1600s, Takeda Castle's ruins are wreathed in fog and clouds in the colder seasons and stand high above …
Producing the finest white leather, the Daisho Leather Factory carries on a tradition of over 1000 years of Japanese leathercraft. Its wares are …
A visit to Japan isn't complete without partaking of some Japanese whiskey, but there's more to it than Suntory. Sapporo is home to one of Nikka …
For fans of herbs and tea, Farmers Herb Shop might be something close to heaven. Providing organic, pesticide-free herbs and teas (including some …
If you're one to get up before the sun, check out Sapporo's Central Wholesale Market, which gets going before 6am. Featuring a seafood market …
Although tricky to find (it's on the sixth floor of a very normal-looking building), Kanata Art Shop is a glarry store with a lot to offer. …
One of Sapporo's prime music bars, Jazz Cafe Bossa is a jazz-lover's dream. Covered in music memorabilia, presenting an extensive drinks menu and …
Like beer? Like Japanese beer? Like Sapporo beer? Check out the Sapporo Beer Museum to learn about the history of the Japanese beer industry, and …
Designed by Japanese-American designer Isamu Noguchi, Moerenuma Park is on the outskirts of Sapporo. The park features not one by two man-made …
Situated in a city famous for its glass production, Kitaichi Glass features a glass warehouse with thousands of pieces, as well as a rather good …
Misawa has a long history as an aviation hub in northern Japan. A beach in Misawa was the departure point for the Miss Veedol -- the first …
One of the larger islands in Matsushima Bay (one of Japan's Three Great Views), Fukuurajima is reached by a 250m-long red lacquered bridge. There …
Zuiganji Temple is a temple complex in Matsushima in Sendai, built in 828CE and restored in the early 1600s. Visitors can enjoy the main temple …
Tracing the history and production of gold leaf in Kanazawa, this small but interesting museum has a wealth of glittering displays. Founded by …