Takashiba Dekoyashiki is a historic craft village that preserves the art of toymaking.

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

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

Located in the historical onsen town of Dake and situated at the foot of Mount Adatara, Oyado Hanakanzashi preserves the traditions of centuries past.

In the heart of Joetsu, a spacious castle park where the memory of history lingers and the changing seasons invite quiet reflection.

Step into a about 120-year-old sake brewery transformed into a vibrant cultural hub where you can taste premium Saitama sake, shop for regional specialties, and dine on local cuisine—all within three historic kura storehouses designated as National Tangible Cultural Properties.

Suwa Taisha, the head shrine overseeing more than 10,000 Suwa shrines across Japan, stands at the foot of Mt. Moriya, where ancient nature worship still lives on.

Shinagawa Shrine traces its origins to Tokugawa Ieyasu’s prayers for victory, preserving early Edo offerings. Facing 21st-century Tokyo, it is a rare place where history and the present intersect.

Kofu Castle is a historic site where powerful stone walls and restored structures tell its past. Known as Maizuru Castle, its white walls evoke a crane in flight, blending beauty and warfare.

The historic former residence of a prince transformed into an art museum.

Step into the world of the samurai through Aizu Kengido, an immersive swordsmanship experience open to all, offering a path to refine body, mind, and spirit through disciplined movement.

Founded in 1902, Kitazawa Bookstore has long been part of Jimbocho’s literary culture and has specialized in foreign-language books since 1955.

Laview (001 series), operated by Seibu Railway, debuted in 2019. Supervised by architect Kazuyo Sejima, the train redefines rail travel through a concept embedded in its very name.

Odawara Castle blends samurai legends, cherry blossoms, and sea-breeze views, where history and nature meet—an easy escape from the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Located in Fujikawaguchiko at the foot of Mt. Fuji, this restored 150-year-old Oshi residence welcomes visitors as a serene cultural retreat.

Guarding a vital gateway to the Tohoku region, Komine Castle and its museum offer an engaging blend of history, scenery, and immersive experiences.

Enjoy traditional Japanese country living at MUJI BASE KAMOGAWA, a beautifully restored farmhouse where terraced rice fields meet modern minimalist comfort in Chiba.

Enjoy the vibrant food culture of southern Chiba at Ohara Fishing Port Morning Market, where fresh catches meet charcoal grills every Sunday morning.