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

Create your own wooden chopsticks while learning about material, craftsmanship, and the quiet pleasure of shaping everyday tools.

Katsunuma Budou no Oka stands on the site of Katsunuma-juku, once a thriving post town along the Koshu Kaido. Surrounded by vineyards, it conveys the history and terroir of Japanese wine to this day.

Enjoy spending the night in a traditional Japanese room, once a vibrant home to countless geisha, in historic Gunma Prefecture

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.

With a history spanning more than 800 years, this great summer festival is a testament to Japan’s reverence for the most beautiful traditions.

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.

Visit the historic temple where Japan's beloved Daruma was born and paint your own good-luck charm as a meaningful souvenir.

A new hotel concept that blends community, creativity, and comfort in the heart of Nihonbashi Kabutocho.

Experience the perfect blend of history and nature at Shiroyama Park, where Tateyama Castle stands, built on the ruins of the former castle site, over beautiful seasonal gardens and harbor views in southern Chiba Prefecture.

The Yoshida Family Residence invites visitors to step inside one of Japan’s oldest surviving private homes. Built in 1721 and set in a quiet rural landscape, the residence offers an immersive look at Edo-period domestic life through architecture, hearth-centered living, and hands-on cultural experiences.

A shop that sells various Pokemon goods, including plushies and games. The Yokohama interior mixes both the sea and Pokemon.©Pokémon.©Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK Inc. and Pokémon are registered trademarks of Nintendo, Creatures, and Game Freak.

The Tanigawadake Ropeway ferries you to the top of the mountain, as seasonal colors bloom far down below, at Tanigawadake Joch by Hoshino Resorts.

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 enchanting festivals of Sawara, a historic canal town where traditional floats, elegant Hina dolls, and vibrant iris gardens bring centuries of Japanese culture to life throughout the year.

Escape the urban bustle at Mihama-en, a meticulously designed 1.6-hectare strolling garden within Makuhari Seaside Park showcasing Japan's seasonal beauty through traditional landscaping.

Experience the charm of rural Japan aboard the Satoyama Torocco, an open-air sightseeing train that glides through peaceful countryside and historic stations along the Kominato Railway.

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.