Tea Ceremony Experience: Gahou-kai & Tsuruya Yoshinobu, Nihonbashi
The way of tea or "chado" tea ceremony is an elegant Japanese tradition that shows the utmost respect to the guest and dates back to the 9th century. A tea ceremony involves not only...
Hedonistic Experience – ANA InterContinental Tokyo’s Red Ruby Chocolate Afternoon Tea
written by Sarah Nishina
It's been said that nine out of ten people like chocolate and they say the tenth person is lying. Which one are you?
The ANA InterContinental Tokyo, a hotel in Akasaka, is proud...
Another 3 hr trip – Ginza
How to Make the Best of 3 Hours in Tokyo
It is the last day of your trip and you have three hours left before departing for the airport. Don’t know what to do with...
Immerse in Japanese culture and experience yukata
With the amount of foreign visitors to Japan increasing each year, it's becoming more common to see tourists immersing in Japanese culture and wearing a traditional kimono or yukata, especially when the hot, humid...
Yukata, timeless elegance for the summer
Summer time means matsuri (festival) time in Japan! And there is simply nothing more fashionable to wear to a traditional Japanese festival than a yukata! This casual version of a kimono is lighter in...
A Peek into Japan’s Past and Future in Saitama
The highlights of Saitama City’s booming skyline include Saitama Shintoshin Station, high-rise skyscrapers, Saitama Super Arena with seating capacity of 30,000 and COCOON CITY, a cluster of shopping malls offering pretty much everything you...
5 Outdoor Autumn Activities in Karuizawa
Karuizawa, a small resort town in Nagano Prefecture, is a popular destination thanks to its laid-back atmosphere and luxury resorts. At an elevation of 1,000 meters (3,281 ft) the cooler temperatures result in stunning...
3 Historic Fan Shops in Kyoto
Kyoto’s rich history even extends to its many shops and these shinise, or historic shops, are some of the Kyoto's oldest. In fact, these three fan shops are among Japan's most historic, with some...
Akashiya Natural Bamboo Fude Pen Pencase Set
Akashiya handmade natural bamboo fude pens
Each Akashiya natural bamboo fude pen is made by hand, and a 14-step process is involved in the selection and treatment of the most suitable animal hairs for the...
Kyo Karakami Karabaco (Large) Metal Lines
Karakami Gift
While not everybody may be able to appreciate the texture of karakami via calligraphy, almost anyone, from young to old, can experience the joy and satisfaction of making your own printing block creation...
