Experience how creativity blossoms and local culture comes to life in this historic community art center, and surround yourself with imagination. For travellers interested in community based art and culture, the HAJIMARI ART CENTER in Inawashiro Town, Fukushima Prefecture, is sure to enchant you. It was established in June of 2014 by Asaka Aiikuen, a social welfare corporation, as an art museum as well as a community space where people from all walks of life could come and look at and create art. The building itself is a renovated sake brewery dating back 140 years, and is now a space where people, welfare, and art come together to inspire a creative society.

Experience sake brewing, local cuisine, and art along the scenic Mitake Valley in western Tokyo.

Discover the only village in Tokyo, a peaceful escape surrounded by forests and waterfalls, just two hours from the city center.

In the peaceful town of Yoshimi, Saitama, a renowned tatami shop invites visitors to experience the timeless craft of tatami making under the guidance of award-winning master Satoshi Miyazaki.

Tucked away in Kawagoe’s historic district, the Chabudai Guesthouse invites travelers to pause, connect, and experience the town’s nostalgic charm at a slower pace. With its century-old architecture, cozy café, and warm community spirit, it’s a traveler’s haven where time moves in the rhythms of old Japan.

Stroll along this peaceful trail, named after the falconry once practiced in the area, and discover crystal-clear springs celebrated among Japan’s most remarkable waters.

An immersive monument to Japan’s illustrated history, the Aizu Bukeyashiki transports guests back to the Tokugawa shogunate.

Experience centuries of Japanese history and culture at Boso no Mura, an interactive open-air museum where traditional crafts, historic buildings, and hands-on activities bring the Edo period to life.

Over one million years, these riveting rock formations have been shaped into a thing of beauty.

A cozy guesthouse within Ishikawa Brewery in Fussa offers lodging, dining, and hands-on experiences centered on Japanese sake and beer.

Seated on tatami and unwinding under kotatsu, lose yourself in the majesty of Japan’s luscious landscapes.

Experience the artistry of Boshu Uchiwa, one of Japan's three great fan-making traditions, at a family-run workshop in Chiba Prefecture.

Enjoy a serene getaway at Shinra Yoro Valley, a luxury hot spring resort nestled in the Yoro Valley of Chiba Prefecture, where guests can immerse themselves in seasonal landscapes and rejuvenating black hot springs.

Learn the art of making taiyaki, Japan’s iconic fish-shaped cake, in a fun hands-on experience that connects culture, taste, and tradition.

Step back in time to experience an authentic Japanese school sports day in Chiba Prefecture, complete with vintage uniforms, traditional games, and the infectious spirit of community competition.

Discover the beauty and wisdom of the natural world at BOTANICA MUSEUM, a plant-focused haven in Chiba where visitors are invited to experience nature through sight, sound, scent, touch, and taste.

Just over an hour from central Tokyo, Ogawa Town offers a peaceful escape into Japan’s living traditions of washi papermaking, sake brewing, and rural hospitality. Blending craftsmanship and nature, this “Little Kyoto of Musashi” invites visitors to slow down and rediscover beauty in simplicity. Main Text: For travelers seeking authenticity, tranquility, and timeless craftsmanship, Ogawa Town offers a journey where every road, river, and handmade sheet of paper tells a story still unfolding.

The Railway Museum in Omiya introduces visitors to the story of how railways shaped modern Japan, from the country’s first steam locomotives to the world-leading Shinkansen bullet trains.