3 Pottery Trips from Japan's Biggest Cities
We've lined up three famous pottery towns that make easy day trips from Nagoya, Osaka or Tokyo.
We've lined up three famous pottery towns that make easy day trips from Nagoya, Osaka or Tokyo.
Try traditional Japanese sweets by way of a Michelin-starred chef in New York!
Founded over 1,400 years ago, Kongo Gumi is a Japanese temple-building company that's responsible for a number of the most famous structures in the Kansai area.
Ranked as a three-star Michelin destination, Takayama's ancient streetscapes are full of traditional shops, while its Takayama Matsuri is known as one of Japan's top three most beautiful festivals.
The sweet treats offered by these long-lived establishments have more than withstood the tests of time. Each shop is at least 350 years old!
Japan is famous for its ancient temples and shrines, but did you know that it's also the home to the three oldest hotels in the world?
Founded in 1804, Matsuzaki Senbei has been offering classic rice crackers for over 200 years. But do you know the three key flavors from old Tokyo?
Japanese fans are as much about fashion and art as they are about keeping cool, and these traditional shops have really mastered the craft!