Step into a living Ryukyu tradition on Ishigaki Island: learn the craft of Okinawa’s iconic wooden sabani, sail by wind over coral seas, and share a farm-to-table lunch with local flavors—all in one small-group, sustainability-focused experience. At a Glance Why This Experience Is Special A rare craft, taught by the island’s sabani builder. You’ll meet…
Tuck into a chef-crafted feast inside Shiroishi Castle after hours, then drift off in a riverside all-suite onsen with your own open-air bath. This rare 2D1N escape in Miyagi blends storybook Japan with easy, multilingual hosting in English/Chinese. Experience Snapshot Why This Trip Is Special Only-in-Japan setting. Shiroishi is one of Japan’s few wooden reconstruction…
Japan’s autumn is a centuries-old cultural practice of noticing change, making time for beauty, and gathering to share it. Locals call the turning leaves kōyō (literally “red/yellow leaves”), and the act of going out to admire them momijigari; “maple-leaf hunting.” Both are rooted in courtly habits that eventually became a nationwide pastime. What is Kōyō…
Discover how a groundbreaking social enterprise in Japan is transforming lives through the ancient art of sashiko stitching
Discover Tokyo’s best cultural experiences from kintsugi workshops to samurai training. Authentic Japanese traditions, anime tours & more with VELTRA.
Transform brokenness into beauty with authentic kintsugi workshops in Tokyo, where traditional Japanese craftsmanship meets profound philosophy.
Discover kintsugi’s profound philosophy of finding beauty in brokenness. Learn about Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetics and book authentic Tokyo workshops.
Kintsugi (金継ぎ), literally meaning “golden joinery,” is the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. This extraordinary craft doesn’t merely fix what’s broken—it transforms damaged ceramics into stunning masterpieces that celebrate their scars as part of their beauty and story. For travelers visiting Tokyo, learning kintsugi offers…
Want to meet real geisha and maiko in Japan? Explore Kyoto, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Nara & more with our guide to the best places, festivals, and bookable cultural tours and performances.
Learn the difference between geisha and maiko, explore Kyoto’s hanamachi, and find respectful ways to experience their artistry.
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