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Food & Drink

Tamba Gourmet Focus

The idyllic countryside and thriving artisan culture of Tamba Sasayama has long been a draw for...

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Q&A with John Dix: American Potter in Tamba Sasayama

In an idyllic corner of Tamba Sasayama and perched on a gentle slope overlooking two hamlets...

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Pottering about in Tamba Sasayama

Immerse yourself in the ceramic culture of this charming corner of Hyogo Prefecture

Food & Drink

The Culinary Delights of Spring

It is no surprise that the cherry blossom should have such lasting appeal for us Japanese....

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Welcome to “Sakura La-la Land”

How hanami became Japan’s most popular pastime

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Kansai Winter Illuminations

Rug up and head out for a romantic winter night to see Kansai twinkling in all...

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Serious About Tobacco

A mecca for the discerning tobacco connoisseur, Osaka’s Sirius Tobacco stocks the largest range of tobacco...

Travel

A Perfect Long Weekend in Shiga

Make the most of a Shiga winter with a loop around Lake Biwa discovering snow fields,...

Art

71st Annual Exhibition of Shoso-in Treasures

From Saturday, October 26 until Thursday, November 14, the 71st Annual Exhibition of Shoso-in Treasures will...

Business

Hi-tech hair care meets hi-tech installation art

Why global hair care brand Tokio Inkarami supports the arts.