All posts tagged "featured"

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The Art of the Katana

From his workshop in the hills of Wakayama, this fresh-faced swordsmith endeavors to protect a dying...

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The Treasures of Tamba Sasayama

Discover the delights of one of Hyogo’s hidden gems.

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A Perfect Long Weekend in Mie

Take in striking coastlines, tasty local cuisine, and some of Japan’s most spiritual sites in an...

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Kagura – Entertainment Fit for Gods

Deities, demons, and Japan’s myths and legends come to life in Osaka’s new kagura stage show.

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Mermaids of Mie

Home to the largest group of sea women left in Japan, Mie Prefecture’s ama divers cling...

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Catch and Release: Traditional Sport Fishing in Wakayama

Wakayama herazao fishing rod craftsmen Hiroyasu Yamaue and Shigeyoshi Yamaue are two big fish in a...

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Uji’s Green Tea Heritage

Venture into the fields of Uji to experience the very best of Japanese green tea. “Without...

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Kinosaki: A Hot Spring a Day

Discover healing thermal pools and exquisite snow-crab cuisine for the perfect cold-weather remedy.

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What the Kids are Wearing

From milk deliveryman to CEO of an international kids’ clothing brand, Kansai native Koichi Kimura knows...

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Fall-leaves Frenzy

As landscapes become a kaleidoscope of changing colors, behold the sight of nature’s breathtaking spectacle.