by Angelie | Last updated Jun 10, 2026 | Tokyo Experience Guides, Japan Cultural Experiences, Japan Experience Guides
You have probably seen photos of it before: a cracked ceramic bowl that hasn’t been thrown away, but instead repaired with a striking line of gold. It looks beautiful, but we think the philosophy behind it is even more impressive. In most places, when you break...
by Jessica | Last updated Dec 19, 2025 | Japan Experience Guides, Japanese Food & Drinks
Tsukiji and Nishiki are cool, but have you heard of Omicho Market in Kanazawa? It’s been around ever since the Edo Period, has close to 200 food stalls, and gives you the chance to try the very best foods and dishes that Kanazawa has to offer…all in one place. In my...
by Angelie | Last updated Dec 16, 2025 | Japan Area Guide, Japan Travel
When people are looking for that classic storybook image of Japan, they are probably picturing a thatched-roof village. Shirakawa-go in the Japanese Alps is usually the first name that comes up, and it is absolutely stunning. But it is also quite a trek from main...
by Angelie | Last updated Dec 12, 2025 | Japan Experience Guides, Japan Cultural Experiences
We always tell our clients: getting mochi from a shop is great, but making it yourself is a completely different experience. To get that perfect texture (warm, soft, and incredibly stretchy!), you have to make it the traditional way. It involves pounding hot steamed...
by Jessica | Last updated Dec 19, 2025 | Japan Experience Guides
As a historic castle town in Japan, Kanazawa is filled with history from top to bottom, and this includes the chaya districts. These are areas filled with geisha houses (the chaya), where traditionally, guests would attend feasts and performances. The most famous of...
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