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Traditional Japanese crafts are at risk. Here’s how travelers can help.
From learning to carve woodblocks or make pottery, to observing artisans at work, tourists can help sustain and revive these ...
These hotels are enlisting travelers to help support Japanese crafts
From learning to carve woodblocks or make pottery, to observing artisans at work, tourists can help sustain and revive these ...
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See the Mesmerizing Interlocking Geometric Patterns Produced With This Ancient Japanese Woodworking Technique
In his cozy workshop behind his D.C. home, contemporary kumiko craftsman David Gootnick, a Craft Show featured artist, uses the raw material of his practice: a five-foot-long, two-inch-thick plank of ...
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I stayed in traditional Japanese hotels in Tokyo, Kyoto, & Osaka
An onsen hotel in the heart of Asakusa close to delicious eateries and one of Tokyo’s top attractions. 📍 Location – The ...
Visiting the Cartier Women’s Pavilion, a Jewel of Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan
Designed by Tokyo-based architect Yuko Nagayama, the project makes a bold statement of empowerment and sustainability ...
New Waldorf Astoria Osaka Raises The Bar On Luxury In Japan’s Second City
With more than 28 million visitors expected to descend on Osaka for the Osaka-Kansai World Expo 2025, Waldorf Astoria's opening could not be more perfectly timed.
What Is a Japanese Garden?
Traditionally, a Japanese garden has a gate. Boundaries, in general, are very important in a Japanese garden, to symbolize ...
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This IKEA Day Bed Is an Ingenious Solution for Hosting Guests in Small Spaces
When you have limited space, carving out an overnight guest area is no easy feat. Small-space guest bed options like a ...
I've tried almost every type of manicure on the market. From structured gel to press-ons, here's how I'd rank them from worst to best.
I get manicures once a month, so I've tried different techniques like press-ons, structured gel, and Japanese gel to try to ...