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How to enjoy Takamatsu, a cultural hotspot in the Shikoku region
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- Known locally as the birthplace of udon noodles, Kagawa Prefecture is the smallest prefecture in Japan. Its capital city, Takamatsu, is blessed with numerous art spots that attract visitors who appreciate both traditional and modern arts. We’ve put together this list of places you should check out while visiting this beautiful port city, so read on and start planning your trip. Kitahama Alley Occupying several 100-year-old warehouses, Kitahama Alley is a multi-purpose commercial complex that includes art galleries, restaurants, cafes and local creators' stores. This hip complex is located near Takamatsu Port, so you can feel the fresh sea breeze while strolling from spot to spot. The first thing that might catch your attention is the dynamic installation made using 6,000 bamboo frames. These hand-woven frames were sourced from traditional paper fans, known as Marugame Uchiwa, and this installation illustrates a series of small waves. Cantina is a cozy cafe facing the beautiful Seto Inland Sea. On sunny days, you can sit outside and sip a cup of good coffee here while at night, the cafe turns into a bar. Small pets are also allowed here, so you might see cute dogs chilling around the terrace seating. Kitahama blue stories Those who have a soft spot for unique, handcrafted goods should make a stop at Kitahama Blue Stories. This charming store is divided into 10 booths, each of which showcases an eclectic range of local crafts. The design agency IKUNAS's booth features local food and unconventional traditional crafts, with its collections occasionally rotating. You can find sanuki temari (Japanese handballs) that have been carefully woven with colorful cotton strings, as well as hair ties featuring miniature temari that are perfect gifts for the home. Salon Blue If you want to enjoy afternoon tea in a thriving space where Kagawa's fine arts and traditional crafts meet, Salon Blue is the place to be. From the chandelier made using paper fans to a barrel-shaped bar counter, you can find all sorts of artistic decor that originated in Kagawa. Interior design lovers will feel particularly elated to find the AKARI lighting series by Isamu Noguchi and rattan chairs by Isamu Kenmochi. Setouchi Tea Soda is made with a variety of local citrus fruits and provides a refreshing sweetness. This cafe also offers meals such as pizza, salad and bagna cauda made with fresh vegetables sourced from local farmers. Setouchi Tea Soda770 yen (tax included) Artistic hotspot in the Shikoku region Takamatsu serves as a transportation hub for the Setouchi Triennale art festival, which takes place across the local islands of Shodoshima, Ogishima, and Naoshima. These islands are also home to several art spots, so you can include them in your travel itinerary and fully embrace the charm of Kagawa Prefecture. ©NAVITIME JAPAN. 旅行ガイド 楽しい旅をサポートする、便利なお役立ち情報をお届けします。
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- คากาวะ
- 2020.06.17
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Ota Mokko – Japanese Parquetry in the Hills of Kanagawa
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- Parquetry is a type of handicraft that uses various woods assembled in a geometric mosaic with a distinctive effect and pattern. Early parquetry dates back to the 1680s in Europe, where it steadily gained recognition and respect from artisans across the continent.Approximately two hundred years later the art of parquetry made its way across the globe and also became a thing in Japan. With its rich source of trees and varied woods Japan was well suited to the artform and it soon became a popular hobby among artists and craftsmen, specifically in and around the Hakone and Odawara regions of Kanagawa Prefecture. To this day the region is known for its output of high-quality parquetry, with a handful of artists specializing in the craft at a very high level, who are respected around the world. One such man is Ken Ota, who has been practicing parquetry since the early 2000s, originally from Yamagata, he now works from his studio which is based in Kanagawa. Mr Ota outside his studio in Kanagawa Prefecture Mr Ota at work inside the studio Mr Ota has had a keen in interest in handicrafts since childhood, and his desire to work as an artisan of sorts was finally realized when he enrolled in a vocational college in his hometown of Yamagata. It was here that he learnt the fundamentals of craftmanship and discovered that his passion lay in the field of Japanese Parquetry.After graduating from school he decided to relocate to Kanagawa where he would learn about the art more in-depth and where he would eventually go on to open his own studio. Mr Ota has made a decision to keep his studio simple, and basic, using traditional methids and tools only. This is to pay homage to the roots of parquetry in Japan. ©NAVITIME JAPAN. 旅行ガイド 楽しい旅をサポートする、便利なお役立ち情報をお届けします。
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- คานางาวะ
- 2019.12.03
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Experiencing History, Culture and Arts n Crafts in Japan’s Chubu region
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- Located slap-bang in the middle of Japan is the rugged Chubu region, made up of several prefectures. The two gems in this crown are without a doubt Ishikawa and Gifu prefectures, situated right next to each other, sharing a fantastic amount of history and culture. Come with us as we explore these two areas in depth, offering ideas for day-trips, cuisine and ample opportunities to immerse yourself in traditional Japan!Kanazawa in Ishikawa is well-connected to Tokyo via bullet train and highway bus. Connecting buses between Kanazawa and Takayama in Gifu are also abundant, and finally Takayama has excellent bus connections back to Tokyo, making for a great round trip that is easy to navigate and doesn’t break the bank! Welcome to Japan’s Chubu region... Traditional Kanazawa : Top 5 Place to vist Article:Traditional Kanazawa : Top 5 Place to vistOften referred to as Kyoto’s younger sibling, the compact city of Kanazawa is an excellent place to head if you are looking to experience a well-preserved Edo-period town, … It’s not all about Tradition in Kanazawa! Article:It’s not all about Tradition in Kanazawa!Kanazawa has slowly been climbing the ranks in the table of popular tourist destinations in Japan for some time now, … The Rocks and Pots of Ishikawa Article:The Rocks and Pots of IshikawaIshikawa Prefecture has long had a close relationship with high quality stone, mining and pottery. This history inadvertently began some twenty million years ago,… Hot Spring Bathing in the Kaga Region of Ishikawa Article:Hot Spring Bathing in the Kaga Region of IshikawaKaga Onsenkyo is a cluster of four well-known hot spring towns nestled between the Sea of Japan and Mt. Hakusan, … Getting to know the Shirakawago,Takayama and Hida Region Article:Getting to know the Shirakawago,Takayama and Hida RegionThe Hida region occupies the northern half of Gifu Prefecture, it’s an area that retains a feel of traditional Japan like few other parts of the country, … ©NAVITIME JAPAN. Travel Info Check out our travel tips to make your trip better!
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- ประเทศญี่ปุ่น
- 2019.11.07
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The Rocks and Pots of Ishikawa
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- Ishikawa Prefecture has long had a close relationship with high quality stone, mining and pottery. This history inadvertently began some twenty million years ago, when frequent volcanic activity in the area left the soil in Ishikawa incredibly rich in minerals. Large deposits of unusually tough stone and kaolin were created during this time, both of which were eventually discovered by humans, many years later, and mined. They continue to be mined to this day, and are used in both modern-day construction and ceramics/pottery. Mining in the area started around two and a half thousand years ago with the mining of jasper stone, which was used to make accessories for the rich and wealthy across Japan. It is said that these items were revered across the country, and many ended up in the hands of some of Japan’s most influential people. This industry however only lasted a few decades.Then in the early nineteenth century, what is now referred to as Takigahara Stone was discovered and subsequently mined for a variety of uses. Due to its robustness and incredible resistance to water, it was quickly recognized as an excellent material for construction, for which it is still considered a high-grade material. The Honyama stone mining quarry is still active and in use today Blocks of freshly cut stone sit at the entrance to the Honyama Quarry The town of Takigahara, located in the west of Ishikawa Prefecture is where mining for these stones first began, and is still home to the Honyama mining quarry, an active quarry that continues to produce large amounts of stone. Visitors to the area are free to visit and enter the mining tunnel at Honyama, which stretches back some three hundred meters, and see the unique white stone being mined for themselves.Exploring the surrounding area will also offer ample opportunity to see the stone being used for decoration and construction in the grounds of temples, shrines and other places of local interest. The torii gate entrance to a local shrine in the town of Takigahara Kutaniyaki Around the same time mining for Takigahara Stone began, further east, in the Kaga region of Ishikawa, the production of porcelain pottery also started to gain traction, and was quickly recognised for its high quality. In the mid 1600s, while searching for gold, miners discovered large deposits of fine stone in the Kaga region that was ideal for pottery. As a result of this discovery, a number of kilns were soon constructed, and the area quickly became known for its high quality “Kutaniyaki” pottery. This initial phase of production only lasted eighty years or so, before it suddenly ceased. Examples from this early stage are hard to come by now, but are considered valuable collector’s items among pottery enthusiasts around the world. These works are now referred to as Ko-Kutani (early Kutani) pieces. They are typically decorated in bright, colorful patterns and motifs, using five colors of paint (green, yellow, red, purple and dark blue) over a white base. An example of a colorful Ko-Kutani piece Roughly one hundred years after the production of Ko-Kutani vanished, a new generation of potters emerged in the area and kilns started to reopen in the Kaga area. This period is considered the revival of Kutaniyaki pottery, although the discovery of a different type of stone, known as Hanasaka Stone, gave it a slightly different feel and aesthetic. Kutaniyaki pottery made with Hanasaka stone continues in the area today. Pieces of Kutaniyaki made from Hanasaka stone, which likely date back to the early 1800s Cerabo Kutani The newly opened (since May 2019) Cerabo Kutani is an excellent place to see and experience Kutaniyaki pottery as it is practiced and celebrated today. Situated in the heart of the Kaga region in the town of Komatsu, they offer a chance to see the works of local Kutaniyaki artists in their open gallery space, and a range of workshops that allow guests to try their hand at pottery using Hanasaka stone themselves. Details of which can be obtained from their homepage. Cerabo Kutani was designed by the much-revered Japanese architect Kengo Kuma The open gallery space at Cerabo Kutani Pottery workshops open to visitors at Cerabo Kutani Taniguchi Kobo One such potter that takes good advantage of the facilities at Cerabo Kutani, and has exclusive usage of part if their facility is Koichi Taniguchi of Hanasaka Pottery. He comes from a family of potters who have been based in the area for decades, representing the third generation of the family business. Koichi and his family have dedicated their lives to continuing the legacy of Kutaniyaki Koichi at work in his workshop which is located close to Cerabo Kutani Koichi at work in his workshop which is located close to Cerabo Kutani ©NAVITIME JAPAN. Travel Info Check out our travel tips to make your trip better!
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- อิชิกะวะ
- 2019.11.05
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14 of the Best Activities in Kyoto
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- Unlike any other city in Japan, Kyoto embodies the cultural concept of “Wa 和”, with its peaceful setting amongst naturally beautiful surrounds. It’s a destination brimming with traditional cultures that is an essential stop on every traveler’s Japanese itinerary. But aside from ticking off temples, how can you truly experience the essence of Kyoto and its age-old traditions? In this article, we’ll introduce some of the hands-on experiences that are available in Kyoto. Not only will they contribute to your understanding of Japanese culture but you’ll come away with some unique souvenirs to take home. Kimono rental experience Kimono rental experience One of the most popular ways to experience Kyoto and the historic streets surrounding the Kiyomizu Temple is dressed up as a geisha or maiko (geisha apprentice). There are numerous rental kimono shops in the area where you can select a kimono of your choice and be professionally dressed by their friendly, English-speaking staff. It’s a classic way to experience Kyoto and capture memorable photos at the same time. Kimono rental experience Popular tours： Rent Kimono/Yukata in Kyoto and receive Japanese Candies! (Voyagin) Japanese cooking class Japanese cooking class Japanese cooking class If you love Japanese food, why not learn how to make it back home during a cooking class. Combining an information session with a practical cooking class, these culinary experiences will not only teach you how to make Japanese dishes but also the history of the country’s cuisine and table etiquette. Roll your own sushi or make teriyaki chicken and okonomiyaki, accompanied by miso soup, rice and dessert. Japanese cooking class Kiyomizu ware painting and Pottery experience Kiyomizu ware painting and Pottery experience Craft your very own piece of Kiyomizu pottery 清水焼 at the Mori Pottery Museum, which runs pottery making and painting experiences. Kiyomizu ware was first produced along Gojozaka near the Kiyomizu Temple. You can paint a classic scene from Kyoto on your pottery or recreate a memory from your Japanese trip, making for the perfect souvenir. Japanese sweets making experience Japanese sweets making experience Japanese sweets making experience If you’ve got a sweet tooth, then don’t miss the opportunity to take a wagashi 和菓子(traditional Japanese sweets) making lesson. These colorful sweets are often intricately designed and in this workshop, you’ll discover the secrets behind their creation. After grinding tea leaves to make matcha, you’ll then create sweets using wasanbon 和三盆 (a special type of local sugar) before experiencing an Otemae tea ceremony with your tea and sweet creations. Japanese sweets making experience Matcha making experience Mitsuboshien Kanbayashi Sannyu Honten Mitsuboshien Kanbayashi Sannyu Honten 三星園上林三入本店Want to make matcha at one of the most legendary tea shops in Uji? Mitsuboshien Kanbayashi Sannyu Honten 三星園上林三入本店 has been crafting tea for Japanese Emperors dating back hundred years and now runs workshops where everyone can learn the art. Step into the third-floor tea room “Sankyuan 三休庵” where you’ll grind your own tea while hearing stories from this iconic matcha-making house. Don’t miss the second-floor museum where there’s a small exhibit dedicated to the history of the shop. Fukujuen Fukujuen 福寿園Fukujuen is a leading name when it comes to authentic Japanese tea, with their flagship store on the 4th floor of Kyo no Chaan 京の茶庵 in Shijo. Here, they run matcha experiences where you can learn how to make a delicious cup of Japanese tea. Led by a certified Japanese tea instructor, you’ll discover how to make gyokuro 玉露 (premium Japanese tea) and sencha 煎茶. Select teas from their extensive range and discover how to blend the tea leaves to suit your taste before having it packaged in a special tea box. Get crafty at Fujinomoriryo 藤森寮 Fujinomoriryo Fujinomoriryo Fujinomoriryo See the sights of Kyoto on a cycling tour See the sights of Kyoto on a cycling tour One of the best ways to experience a lot of Kyoto in a short amount of time is on a cycling tour, accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide. The trails that wind along the banks of the Kamo River are particularly popular to explore on two wheels, with cherry blossoms igniting the way in springtime and autumn colors in the fall. Discover the city’s historic sites and lesser-known treasures as you pedal your way through the streets of Kyoto. See the sights of Kyoto on a cycling tour Popular tours： Kyoto Fun: Cycling Tour (Voyagin) Maiko makeover Maiko makeover Aside from getting dressed up as a geisha or maiko, you can also be made up as a maiko. These authentic maiko makeup experiences are led by former geisha apprentices who will share with you their insider knowledge about how to walk and dance like a maiko, as well as showing you how to pose during a studio photo session. Keep in mind that this is an indoors-only experience and should you want to go out walking, opt for the walking plan. Gion Aya Popular tours： Maiko Makeover in Kyoto Gion (Voyagin) Teahouse experience with a maiko or geisha Teahouse experience with a maiko or geisha If you don’t want to get dressed up but still want to experience the art and culture of geisha and maiko, you can opt for a teahouse experience instead. You’ll be treated like a VIP as you’re served a seasonal kaiseki meal in a beautiful old teahouse, then entertained by authentic geishas and maikos. Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, you can ask questions about the lives of the women and their long-established traditions. Popular tours： VIP Teahouse Banquet with Geisha in Kamishichiken, Kyoto (Voyagin) Incense making at Shoyeido 松栄堂 Incense making at Shoyeido In Arashiyama, you can also create your own scent while making incense at Shoyeido. This company manufactures some of the highest quality and most natural incense in the world, with its headquarters based in Kyoto. Under the guidance of one of their skilled incense makers, you’ll select your own ingredients to make a fragrance of your choice, then combine them into an odor bag or scented bookmark to take home. ©NAVITIME JAPAN. 旅行ガイド 楽しい旅をサポートする、便利なお役立ち情報をお届けします。
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- เกียวโต
- 2019.08.08
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10 Traditional Crafts Experience in Kanazawa
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- Kanazawa has developed many unique traditional arts. While you can buy these items as souvenirs, you can also try something different by making your own. There are many places offering traditional art classes and workshops, with most situated indoors so you don’t have to worry about getting wet in this famously rainy city. Here are our recommendations of where to experience extraordinary souvenir making and shopping! 1. Show off your stylish taste through gold leaf application at Kanazawa Katani Kanazawa Katani Kanazawa Katani Kanazawa Katani 2. Draw a picture and make original mini Daruma –Nakajima Menya Nakajima Menya Nakajima Menya Nakajima Menya 3. Dress up in a kimono at Kokoyui to explore the city on foot Kokoyui Kokoyui Kokoyui is a 5-minute walk from Kanazawa Station and is one of many places where you can rent a kimono. Their kimonos are amazing, with a great selection of modern and fashionable kimonos to choose from. Walking around Higashi-chayagai, the old building district, is something that you must do in Kanazawa and exploring in a kimono will only make it even more special! The kimono is not for just ladies, however, and Kokoyu has male kimonos too. Gentlemen can select between a kimono or hakama, another Japanese traditional dress for men. Hakama is a bit easier to walk in compared to a kimono. If you are a couple, why not dress up together and enjoy your extraordinary walking date!URL：https://kokoyui.com/ 4. Do a quick gold leaf application at Imai Kinpaku Kousaka Imai Kinpaku Kousaka Imai Kinpaku Kousaka Imai Kinpaku Kousaka 5. Create your own Kutani ware with stickers at the Kutani Seal Shop Kutani Seal Shop Kutani Seal Shop Kutani Seal Shop 6. Wear a kimono and get a discount on painting Maneki-neko! Maneki-neko Maneki-neko Maneki-neko is a good luck cat statue that is believed to bring happiness. Kutani-Tomoe is a long-established Kutani ware store that’s been doing business since 1909 and gives you the opportunity to paint your own Maneki-neko! It’s the perfect gift if you write a message on it! Elementary school students and people wearing a kimono will receive a discount. It will be an unforgettable memory if you experience Kutani ware painting in a kimono! It’s right underneath Kenroku-en, Kanazawa’s beautiful garden, so be sure to stop by and check out their colorful Kutani ware products. URL：http://shop-kanazawa.jp/shop.php?cald=&calm=&mll=35&shp=146 7. Master a traditional Japanese sweets recipe at the Ishikawa local product center! ※Image Ishikawa local product center! Wagashi, Japanese sweets, are another traditional thing that Kanazawa is famous for. At the Ishikawa local product center, you can get a lesson in making handmade Japanese sweets by their sweet-making master. The instructors come from different stores, depending on what day it is, so you can learn several techniques if you visit on different days. Aside from making three sweets during the lesson, they also let you bring home one sweet made by the instructor who is a professional sweet maker from one of Kanazawa’s most famous stores. You will sigh when you open the box with your sweets, as they look amazingly beautiful!URL：https://kanazawa-kankou.jp/wagashi/ 8. Learn the basic rules of Mizuhiki at Tsuda Mizuhiki Orikata Mizuhiki Tsuda Mizuhiki Orikata Mizuhiki is a delicate Japanese art made by tying special paper cords. There are thousands of ways to tie cords. Tsuda Mizuhiki Orikata is a Mizuhiki specialty shop where you can get accessories and interior items using Mizuhiki. They offer Mizuhiki workshops on weekdays from 10am-5pm. The minimum number of participants is four people, so if you are in a group of four people or more, you should definitely plan to take this workshop! Once you learn how to make it, you can make your own Mizuhiki art at home. For your own accessories or gifts for friends… this will surely be a useful skill!URL：http://mizuhiki.jp/index.html 9. Get your artwork two months after a pottery experience at atelier&gallery creava ※Image At atelier&gallery creava, you can experience making pottery using an electric wheel. Simply explain the design you want to make and the professionals at atelier&gallery creava will support you to make it a reality. After making your piece at the atelier, you then need to leave it there for baking. It takes two months for them to complete the baking process. Then, they’ll send your artwork to you after those two months! Imagine, when you open the box to see your work - what an exciting and surprising gift to yourself! This is a wonderful way to reminisce about your trip, even after you return home.URL：http://creava-kanazawa.jp/ 10. Make your own Kaga Yuzen handkerchief at Kaga Yuzen Kaikan! Kaga Yuzen handkerchief Kaga Yuzen is one of the many traditional arts that you can find in Kanazawa. It’s a dyeing technique and at Kaga Yuzen Kaikan, you can experience this traditional art form! They offer a range of different activities that you can choose from. If you want to design your own handkerchief from scratch, try the Tegaki handwriting course, which is also available on tote bags. If you’re in a group of four or less people, you can just contact them on the day you plan to go. If you are going with five or more people in your group, you need to contact them a week in advance!URL：http://www.kagayuzen.or.jp/ ©NAVITIME JAPAN. Travel Info Check out our travel tips to make your trip better!
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- อิชิกะวะ
- 2019.06.09
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Experience Japanese Tradition Hands-on
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- Japan is a nation that’s very proud of its long-reaching artistic and creative legacy, and with good reason. From paper to pottery, the country has produced some of the most highly revered and well preserved traditional art forms in the world. There’s no better way to learn about Japanese tradition than by getting hands-on and signing up for one of these workshops. Discover Tottori’s Artisanal Washi History Discover Tottori’s Artisanal Washi History Discover Tottori’s Artisanal Washi History Fukui Lacquerware at the Urushi no Sato Kaikan Fukui Lacquerware at the Urushi no Sato Kaikan Fukui Lacquerware at the Urushi no Sato Kaikan Japanese lacquerware is a craft that has a reputation throughout the globe. One of the best ways to discover the history and beauty of this ancient craft is at the Urushi no Sato Kaikan in Sabae City, Fukui. A gallery and workshop, Urushi no Sato offers three different lacquer classes; drawing, carving, and applying lacquer. With techniques and works that have been passed down through generations, Fukui is a must visit for anyone interested in getting to know Japan’s art history in more depth. Koyasan Daishikyokai Temple Sutra Copying Koyasan Daishikyokai Temple Sutra Copying Koyasan Daishikyokai Temple Sutra Copying Mt Koya, generally regarded as one of Japan’s most spiritual locations is home to a variety of esoteric Buddhist practices which many visitors are more than welcome to experience. A unique activity worth trying is Sutra copying, the method of hand-copying Buddhist sutras. Led by local monks Sutra copying is an exercise in discovering inner peace, and an essential ritual in the practice of Japanese Buddism. If you’re in Koya, there are plenty of opportunities to try it out at least once. Taiko Drumming at Sado Island Taiko Centre Taiko Drumming at Sado Island Taiko Centre Taiko Drumming at Sado Island Taiko Centre A familiar rhythm for anyone who’s ever visited a Japanese Matsuri, taiko drumming is not only great to listen to and mesmerizing to watch, but also an incredibly fun activity to try yourself. Head to the forests of Niigata’s Sado Island, east of mainland Niigata Prefecture, and you’ll discover the home of world’s most famous taiko drumming ensemble. Founded in 1981, the ensemble has been based in Kodo Village since 1988. Kodo Village is a 13.2-hectare area which houses a rehearsal hall, residential buildings, workshop and recording studio. The community regularly welcomes visitors, so if you’ve ever had an inclination to try your hand at this hypnotic Japanese tradition, this is the ultimate place to do it. Taiken Workshop Rokuroza Taiken Workshop Rokuroza Taiken Workshop Rokuroza While Saga Prefecture is practically overflowing with impressive pieces of porcelain wares to admire and buy, the best way to appreciate the Japanese ceramic artform is to try it out for yourself. Book a visit to Rokuro Studio in Arita to get your hands dirty, learn a new skill and craft your own piece of traditional Japanese art. With around 400 years of history in porcelain-making, Artita is home to some of the nation’s most knowledgeable artisans many of whom are more than willing to teach you a thing or two. The workshops are held in both Japanese and English, so there’s no excuse not to give it a go! Tobemachi Ceramics Creation Center in Matsuyama Tobemachi Ceramics Creation Center in Matsuyama Tobemachi Ceramics Creation Center in Matsuyama From the southern corners of Okinawa in the northern points of Hokkaido, Japan has no shortage of pottery towns, but if you’re in Shikoku, head for Tobe not far from Ehime’s capital of Matsuyama. In Tobe, add a visit to Togei Sosakukan to your itinerary for an in-depth, hands-on exploration of the fascinating ceramic form known as Tobeyaki. Under the guidance of the local experts, sign up for one of three workshops; a pottery painting experience, hand molding experience, or the pottery wheel experience. If you’re in the area for a while, you can make this one of your first stops on the way and have the piece fired and finished within a few days. Chopstick Engraving Experience in Wajima Chopstick Engraving Experience in Wajima Chopstick Engraving Experience in Wajima Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture is famous for Wajima-nuri lacquer stunning, black and red tableware typically covered in with intricate gold designs. The Wajima Kobo Nagaya workshop is a great place to let out all your creative energy getting busy crafting your own chopsticks, just sign up for one of their popular engraving experiences where you can come up with your design and decorate your chopsticks by scraping into the lacquer and then painting the engraving with gold leaf. The workshops are run in Japanese, but the beauty of the process is that it’s straightforward and easy to copy. Also, it’s a great way to practice your Japanese skills while you’re at it! Discover Hyogo’s Ceramic History at Tachikui Sue-no-Sato Discover Hyogo’s Ceramic History at Tachikui Sue-no-Sato Discover Hyogo’s Ceramic History at Tachikui Sue-no-Sato Stroll the streets of Tamba in Hyogo Prefecture, and it’s near impossible to miss Tamba ware, a localized form of pottery that has been passed perfected through generations. Originating in Korea, this form of pottery is fired at extreme temperatures, which creates some extraordinary and unique designs. When you’re in the area, pay a visit to Tachikui Sue-no-Sato, the home of Tamba pottery, where you can try making some Tamba ware for yourself. They have many different workshops on offer for all pottery making levels. You can make your own piece from scratch or design a pre-shaped creation depending on your time and confidence level. ©NAVITIME JAPAN. Travel Info Check out our travel tips to make your trip better!
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- ประเทศญี่ปุ่น
- 2019.03.08
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Shimokawa - The Local Artisans of Shimokawa
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- On a recent trip to the northern Hokkaido town of Shimokawa, we set aside a day to discover what sets this remote town apart not only from other regions of Hokkaido, but also Japan itself. As we did our pre-trip research online and through trusted locals, we discovered a wave of creatives setting up shop in recent years. Taking advantage of the region’s unique and available natural resources, they’re creating new lifestyles and businesses to make a living, while also putting Shimokawa on the radar of travelers looking for rural inspirations driven by a new generation. After driving up through some of the prettiest fall foliage we’ve seen, we spent two days making our way around town, meeting the folks we came to see (plus many that we didn’t!), and getting lost in the surrounding forests when we had time. It really is true that “people make places”, and we had such a great time in Shimokawa that we’ve put together some of the stories we collected along the way. Here is the story of a few of these creatives that caught our attention and were kind enough to show us their craft and share a bit of their story. Among the curious details of their life, we wanted to know their philosophy, goals, and since none of the them were actually born in Shimokawa, how they ended up there. Anshare Guesthouse - Misaki Tachibana Misaki is a young writer and creative from Shizuoka Prefecture, but she first started her career, as many do, in Tokyo, where she worked for a media company. In fact, it was her time in Tokyo that brought her to Shimokawa to begin with, as her work involved interviewing people around Japan about their countryside lifestyles, and one unexpected project brought her to the area. As work went on, the idea of helping local areas get noticed started to brew in her mind, but she wanted to pursue that goal in a truly rural place, away from the big city. The call came from Shimokawa, and without thinking twice she packed her bags and set out on a new adventure, joining the town’s marketing and promotion office, and doing the most important thing when moving to rural Japan: Meeting the locals and diving deep into the area right away! Sorry Koubou - Kaori Yamada Kaori Yamada, originally from Fukushima, is one of the creative minds behind Sorry Koubou, a company set in a tiny wooden shop in Ichinohashi, a short drive away from Shimokawa’s center. As with Misaki, she ended up in Shimokawa by chance after the 3/11 earthquake and tsunami in her home prefecture. After pondering her future and hearing about the opportunities popping up in Hokkaido, she decided to make her move. Kaori started Sorry Koubou (http://sorrykoubou.jp/) out of her love of herbs, but also from the challenge of finding personal care products suitable for her sensitive skin. According to her, she wanted to make products using only natural ingredients, and Hokkaido was a natural choice as the harsh winters imbue local herbs with the nutrients needed for her products. Kaori is cultivating the herbs herself, but without the knowledge and support from Shimokawa’s locals she wouldn’t be where she is, as she needed so much help to grow the herbs in local conditions. That reliance on locals is actually the provenance of the brand name Sorry Koubou, as Kaori was constantly apologizing for asking them for help when she was starting out, and the name stuck! Fupunomori - Marie Tanabe During our time in Shimokawa it quickly became clear that the surrounding forests and fields, mainly used for industry, are now seen more and more as a natural source for daily products that deliver (quite literally) the local essence to people all over. We talked with Marie Tanabe from the personal care brand Fupunomori (https://fupunomori.net/), another team making natural products, but this time with a focus on the forest itself. During our interview the team was producing essential oils from local Sakhalin fir wood, though Sakhalin fir is the most readily available in the Shimokawa area and is the one they use the most. When trees are cut locally by forestry companies, Fupunomori collects the scrap and unused branches to extract their oils from, making their business just another part of the local movement to reduce waste and create efficiencies in-tune with the community ethos. Their products are for the body and home catering to both women and men, from lotions to soaps and essential oils, but also pillows with filler from the forest, aroma candles, and even a masculine pine-based beard oil.Fupunomori’s philosophy is to come up with new ideas of how to use the local forestry industry in creative ways beyond lumber and pulp, and this means being physically and emotionally close to the forest to create a sustainable business. In fact, the brand itself originated within the forestry association itself before being spun-off into its own entity as it grew. Of course, the team members behind Fupunomori are all people who came to the area from other places seeking a new lifestyle. Marie is from Chitose in southwest Hokkaido, but first came to Shimokawa because she was a customer of the products and wanted to help develop them further. She met her husband (one of the brand designers) in town, and the other two women on the team are from Tokyo and Osaka respectively.As we stood in their oil-producing room, Marie told us that most people don’t come into contact with natural wood much anymore, so their products are a way to reconnect with the forest regardless of where you live. Craft So - Kenji Usuda One of our surprise encounters came through Kaori from Sorry Koubou, who told us that we had to meet Kenji Usuda(http://www.craft-so.com/), a local craftsman who originally came from the seaside resort town of Atami in Shizuoka Prefecture. Much like Fupunomori seeks to use smaller branches and needles of forestry scrap to produce personal care products, Kenji uses slightly larger pieces of waste wood for woodworking, creating original products that both come from, and evoke the forest. As we walked into his workshop we were struck by how large it is, filled with raw materials and his finished products, but also more traditional wooden products from the previous owner. It feels like a place where one goes to work and be prolific. We sat down with Kenji over a curry lunch at Apollo, one of Shimokawa’s most famous cafes, run by a man known as Apo-Mas, the Master of Apollo.Before moving to Shimokawa, Kenji was working in IT in Tokyo for eight years, but got tired of his creative output only existing in a virtual space and wanted to create physical objects. When he first moved to Hokkaido he found he was mainly using imported wood to craft his creations, and became aware that a large percentage of the wood harvested in Hokkaido is turned into pulp for manufacturing paper and other products. As a matter of chance, he found out that in Shimokawa there was an opportunity to purchase and craft locally harvested and processed wood, and decided to relocate.He now takes advantage of the natural grain, color and edge of the timber from local forests, crafting beautiful tableware, which only until a few years previous would have become pulp. ©NAVITIME JAPAN. Travel Info Check out our travel tips to make your trip better!
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- ฮอกไกโด
- 2019.02.26
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Food replica at castle town Gujo-Hachiman
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- Gujo Hachiman sits on a hill overlooking the valley and the town and is in a valley where three major fast-running rivers meet: the Yoshida, Nagara and Kodara. Not just the nature but this town is a home to a traditional Japanese craftsmanship as well as to a fine feudal castle. The defining feature of Gujo Hachiman’s narrow lanes—the stone waterways and miniature canals—were built to safeguard and water the workshops that lined these cobbled streets. Take a look at some of the amazing works that began from this town in this article. Food replica (Shokuhin sanpuru) of ice cream The eerily accurate shokuhin sanpuru a.k.a food replica in English, might seem an odd place to start, but it’s one of the products most associated with the town, and undeniably a handicraft, if not an artform. The samples, made from paraffin wax or, nowadays, mostly from polyvinyl chloride, are ubiquitous in displays outside kissaten(Japanese cafe) and restaurants in Japan, and many of those items come from Gujo Hachiman. The town has gained a reputation for its food samples, and many that visit the town pick up small pieces to bring home with them. Gift shop selling many different variations of shokuhin sanpuru (food replica) Gujo entrepreneurs have been in the shokuhin sanpuru(food replica) business since the 1930s when everything was painstakingly made from paraffin wax. Out of the many, Sample Kobo(Food Replica Workshop) is far most famous facility where you can see the workshop to make food replicas and also experience making one by yourself. The main location is based in a renovated townhouse and has a gift shop, and also serve as a museum too. ©NAVITIME JAPAN. Travel Info Check out our travel tips to make your trip better!
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- 2018.12.05
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