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How Landscape Shapes Food and Local Life: Abashiri and Nishi-Awa

Nov. 13, 2026

Stephanie M.

Across Japan, diverse landscapes have influenced distinctive food cultures and ways of life. Abashiri, in eastern Hokkaido...

Gokayama: A World Heritage Stay in Japan’s Mountain Villages

July 31, 2026

Stephanie M.

Nestled in the mountains of southwestern Toyama Prefecture, Gokayama is known for its gassho-style houses with steep thatched roofs. Together with ...

Tour the Here and Now of Japanese Fermented Foods: Sake, Wine, Beer, Cheese, and More!

Dec. 18, 2025

Noam Katz

Okayama Prefecture’s Maniwa City sits in the Hiruzen Highlands, an area of lush nature on the border with Tottori Prefecture. Maniwa’s cold winters and ...

Buddhist Statues Carved with Soul: The World of Enku

Dec. 5, 2025

Cezary Jan Strusiewicz

Enku was a 17th-century wandering monk who carved tens of thousands of wooden Buddhist figures as he traveled across Japan. His powerfully evocative works are ...

Recharge in Nara: Japan’s Timeless City of Temples, Deer, and Inner Calm

Sept. 26, 2025

Jessica Ujiie

Far from the neon lights of Japan’s big cities lies Nara—a haven where ancient temples, sacred art, and inquisitive free-roaming deer invite you to slow down....

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