Noto Satoyama Airport in Ishikawa Prefecture has become the world’s first airport to carry the Pokémon name, operating for a limited period as Noto Satoyama POKÉMON with YOU Airport.
Thin strips of wood, joined by hand into geometric patterns and held together without using a single nail—Toyama’s newest cultural space puts a centuries-old craft on permanent display.
This August, LUMINE Singapore, the concept store featuring Japanese fashion and lifestyle brands, will feature the best of Fukui Prefecture’s craft products in a pop-up store commemorating the opening of its new flagship store at Raffles City.
From here, bold local merchants set sail to destinations up and down the coast of Japan, bringing wealth to the successful. Its charms dating from that period are a treat for travelers.
Amelia Hiorns has one of the most unusual jobs in Japan. As a member of the Picchio Wildlife Research Center’s Bear Team, she works with black bears, Karelian bear dogs, and humans, all in an effort to promote wildlife conservation.
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Life-size “Hina” dolls are on display at a historic inn in Shizuoka Prefecture, southwest of Tokyo, for the doll festival on March 3.
