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Views from Japan A more meaningful way to experience Japan

NAOSHIMA — Museums showcasing world-renowned artists, iconic Tadao Ando architecture, and sprawling coastal views. Once ...
08/05/2026

NAOSHIMA — Museums showcasing world-renowned artists, iconic Tadao Ando architecture, and sprawling coastal views. Once a quiet fishing community, Naoshima has transformed into a canvas of contemporary sculptures, minimalist museums and outdoor installations that feel as though they belong to the sea and hillsides. Every path leads to unexpected encounters with art, from Kusama’s iconic Yellow Pumpkin to small galleries hidden among rural valleys. Whether wandering freely or lingering in museums, the experience is unlike any typical itinerary. Here is how we would spend 48 hours on Japan’s most iconic art island 🇯🇵

Things to see:

— Benesse House
— Valley Gallery
— Yayoi Kusama Pumpkin
— Chichu Art Museum
— Lee Ufan Museum
— Naoshima Pavillion
— Teshima Art Museum
— Stay: Roka Naoshima

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CRAFT TOWNS – From merchant towns on the outskirts of Kyoto to mountainous hot spring districts with long-standing folk ...
07/05/2026

CRAFT TOWNS – From merchant towns on the outskirts of Kyoto to mountainous hot spring districts with long-standing folk traditions, Japan is full of regions to enjoy handmade crafts – especially if you know where to look. We’re always on the lookout for regional specialities, like bizenware in Okayama, chasen (tea whisks) in Nara and unique ceramic works in Saga.

Why not visit one of these places on your next trip to Japan? Purchase the work of local artists from independent shops and galleries, meet with craftspeople in person, and explore Japan away from the crowds.

If you’re looking to explore Japan’s craft towns, or simply learning more about Japan’s artisans and Shokunin culture, then here are a few places to get you started 🍶

🇯🇵 Looking for more crafts? Unlock design-focused itineraries, hands-on workshops and Japan’s lesser-known regions in our brand new book.

⏰ Order Shokunin now and a receive a FREE copy of The Craft Journal eBook, packed with 101 additional places to shop, stay and explore across Japan. Link in bio.

SHIGARAKI – Just over an hour from Kyoto, Shigaraki is one of Japan’s most renowned craft destinations, with more than 5...
30/04/2026

SHIGARAKI – Just over an hour from Kyoto, Shigaraki is one of Japan’s most renowned craft destinations, with more than 50 active workshops still operating today, from historic climbing kilns to multi-generational ceramic makers. Those in the know will already be familiar with this creative destination, but it remains largely off-the-radar of culturally curious travellers who wish to experience a more genuine side to Japan’s crafts and design culture. Why not add a stopover in Shigaraki on your next visit to Japan; bathe in a Shigaraki-ware onsen bath, spend the night at a centuries-old inn, and meet the makers preserving generations of ceramic craft in this rural town ⛩️

Locations Listed:

— Rakusai Gama
— Ogawatei Ryokan ()
— Uzan Gama ()
— Shigaraki Togei-mura
— Mutsumi-an Restaurant
— Kochu-an Retreat
— Maruni Toryo

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MIYAJIMA — For travellers accustomed to the fast-paced blur of Japan’s major cities, Miyajima Island offers a slower, mo...
25/04/2026

MIYAJIMA — For travellers accustomed to the fast-paced blur of Japan’s major cities, Miyajima Island offers a slower, more serene pace of life. Just a short ferry ride from Hiroshima, the island is most famous for its ‘floating’ red torii gate and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Itsukushima Shrine. Combining local handicrafts, street food delicacies and design-focused ryokans, Miyajima blends natural beauty with a rich culture beyond the most famous sites, making it perfect for those searching for a unique addition to their next Japan itinerary ⛩️

Here is how to spend 24 hours on the island:

— Explore the Floating Itsukushima Shrine
— Discover Omotesando Shopping Street
— Meet the Locals
— Sample Local Food Delicacies
— Experience Traditional Crafts at Miyajima Kogei Seisakusho
— Watch the Sunset Over the Floating Torii Gate
— Stay Overnight at Itsukushima Iroha ()

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GIVEAWAY – To celebrate the launch of Shokunin, we’re giving away 3 copies of our brand new book documenting Japan’s mos...
21/04/2026

GIVEAWAY – To celebrate the launch of Shokunin, we’re giving away 3 copies of our brand new book documenting Japan’s most treasured artisans and the regions they call home.

Accessing Japan’s long-standing craft workshops has previously been nearly impossible. Most artisans don’t advertise online, and studio visits typically require personal introductions, cultural knowledge and months of advance coordination.

Shokunin is here to change this. From porcelain makers in Kyushu and indigo dyers in the mountains of Gifu, we open the doors to Japan’s most respected artisan studios, combined with regional itineraries, practical travel guidance and insider knowledge that takes years to build.

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👘 General Information 👘
— Entries accepted worldwide 🌎
— Giveaway closes Friday 1 May 2026, 21:00PM (JST)
— Winners will be selected at random and contacted via DM on 4 May 2026

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JAPANESE CRAFTS – How do you travel in a way that gives something back? In Japan, one answer is to go to the places most...
18/04/2026

JAPANESE CRAFTS – How do you travel in a way that gives something back? In Japan, one answer is to go to the places most visitors skip entirely: a craft-focused boutique hotel in Toyama, the pottery-lined streets of Kurashiki, the eastern wilderness of Hokkaido where Ainu traditions are still practised and passed on.

Most visitors to Japan never know these places exist. That’s the problem with exploring Japan today. While 45 million visitors chase the same viral spots, the country’s deepest cultural treasures remain behind closed doors.

We believe there’s a more meaningful way forward, one shaped by intention, respect and personal responsibility. A conscious way of approaching each journey, more deeply personal, connected and purposeful than ever before. This is the Mindful Traveller’s guide to Japanese crafts ⛩️

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INDIGO — Five generations, twelve indigo vats, and a Shimane workshop that has been dyeing fabric since 1870. In the sma...
17/04/2026

INDIGO — Five generations, twelve indigo vats, and a Shimane workshop that has been dyeing fabric since 1870. In the small town of Yasugi, Takashi Amano is the last practitioner of ‘Hirose Kasuri’, a resist-dyed cloth tradition that once defined an entire region of western Japan. Threads are bound, dipped and worked by hand until the fibres absorb the dye, emerging green from the vat before oxidising slowly into the deep, distinctive blue that has come to define this corner of Shimane 🧵

In our brand new book, Shokunin, we document 25 artisans dedicating their lives to preserving Japan’s endangered craft traditions – from family-run studios with no apprentices to female-led workshops breathing new life into historic practices. This book is our mission to ensure these voices are heard and these traditions survive. Your purchase supports their visibility and helps keep these traditions alive for future generations.

🇯🇵 Gain unprecedented access to Japan’s master artisan studios with Shokunin and The Craft Journal.

🏯 Limited first edition is now available, complete with a free bonus maps, booking links and digital guides.

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PARK HYATT TOKYO – Thirty years of hospitality, an iconic Tokyo landmark and an atrium that frames the city like no othe...
15/04/2026

PARK HYATT TOKYO – Thirty years of hospitality, an iconic Tokyo landmark and an atrium that frames the city like no other. Three decades after Kenzo Tange’s Shinjuku Park Tower first opened its doors, has just completed a major design renovation. You can expect residential rooms with hand-woven rugs and locally sourced ceramics, a 41st floor atrium that floods with afternoon light and cinematic views of the Tokyo skyline that are hard to leave. Wake up to sunrise views over Tokyo Skytree and finish your day with dinner the New York Bar and Grill. This one is going to be hard to beat 🌃

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