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Artisan Crafts and Products

• Tokyo, Kanto

LARRY SMITH

LARRY SMITH is a jewelry brand founded in 2009 by silver artist and owner Yoshifumi Hayashida. It is built on the theme of “crafting pieces to be tr [...]



• Kanagawa, Kanto

JAPANESE HANKO

Hanko (personal signature seals) are an essential part of Japanese culture. They are used by everyone in Japan to officially verify their identity and [...]



• Kyoto, Kansai

HAKUCHIKUDO Ryosen Gion Hanamikoji Store

HAKUCHIKUDO is a historic fan shop based in Gion, Kyoto. It was founded in 1718 under the name Kanaya Magobei and initially specialized in fans for te [...]

Cultural Experiences

• Kyoto, Kansai

Tondaya Nishijin Lifestyle Museum

Situated about six kilometers north of JR Kyoto Station in the Nishijin district to the west of Kyoto Gyoen, the Tondaya Nishijin Lifestyle Museum off [...]

Hotels / Ryokans

• Gifu, Chubu

Hidatei Hanaougi

The city of Takayama, in the northern part of Gifu Prefecture, is surrounded by rich natural beauty and features a well-preserved old townscape remini [...]



• Oita, Kyushu

JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Oita

The city of Oita is the capital of Oita Prefecture and is located close to the region’s center, facing Beppu Bay. Centuries ago, it was the seat of [...]



• Hyogo, Kansai

Nakanobo Zuien

Arima Onsen is a hot spring resort close to Mount Rokko in the northern part of Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture. It is mentioned in the Nihon Shoki (Chronicl [...]

Others

• Kyoto, Kansai

MK Group Private Limousines

When travelling overseas, have you ever had problems sorting out transport from the airport to your destination? For example, most people who visit To [...]

Restaurants

• Osaka, Kansai

Teppanyaki Kirameki

Osaka’s downtown area of Minami draws many tourists from around the world. Here, you can find Ebisu Bridge, known for its Glico sign, and the shoppi [...]



• Kyoto, Kansai

Tempura Endo Yasaka Gion

Founded in 1885, Tempura Endo Yasaka Gion’s roots go back to the Endo teahouse in Kyoto’s famous geisha district of Gion. In 1960, the restaurant [...]



• Kyoto, Kansai

Aujeuan

French-style eatery Aujeuan is a sister restaurant to the famous sukiyaki restaurant Mishima Tei. It is located in a Kyoto-style townhouse that was bu [...]