Art & Culture
In the heart of Tokyo lies an interactive art installation and creative space that allows visitors to leave the city for a borderless landscape of light that evolves every day. (Photo: teamLab Exhibition view of MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM: teamLab Borderless, 2018, Odaiba, Tokyo © teamLab)
History
Stroll like a samurai in the city of Sakura, home to well-preserved traditional homes, sword masters, and serene bamboo groves that look straight out of a Kurosawa film.
Art & Culture
Daruma, hollow and rounded dolls generally made from paper, are one of Japan’s most enduring lucky icons. In Takasaki, visitors can try their hand at the craft in a workshop led by artisans recognized by Gunma Prefecture’s most famous daruma craftsman.
Food & Drink
Gunma, home to some of the juiciest fruits and vibrant vegetables in Japan, is waiting for travelers to taste the bounty of the region. And we know just the spot to enjoy the seasonality of the prefecture directly from the source.
Art & Culture
Yamanashi is the most prolific wine region of Japan with over 140 years of growing experience, producing a third of all the wine made domestically. So there’s simply no better place to tour vineyards while tasting the best the country has to offer.
History
Samurai culture still thrives in Aizuwakamatsu, a castle town in central Fukushima. And one distinguished school is vying to keep traditions alive by introducing the authentic culture of the ancient warriors to the entire world.
Art & Culture
Kick it old school in Aizuwakamatsu as you learn the basics of Japanese swordplay in one of Japan’s most revered samurai cities, right in the heart of Fukushima.
Nature & Outdoor
Dive head-first into Japan’s dynamic drifting subculture with Drift Taxi, a complete ride-along experience with a professional driver from Fukushima’s Ebisu Circuit.
Food & Drink
Kitakata, considered one of Japan’s “big 3 ramen cities,” wants to bring ramen lovers closer to their beloved broth with a comprehensive Ramen Chef Experience run by local masters looking to share their passion with the world. If you’ve ever wanted to make your own authentic Japanese ramen, there’s nowhere better than Kitakata!
Art & Culture
Traditional crafts are always in style in Japan and one such city to create your own piece of culture is Mito, the capital city of Ibaraki where you’ll learn all about the famed Suifu chochin lanterns of the region.
Art & Culture
Head to Japan’s former capital city of Kamakura to get your very own piece of history: a handcrafted name stamp that will let you recall your travels across Japan with every use.
History
While you may be familiar with the word Zen, the best way to start a path to understanding this branch of Buddhism is to experience it for yourself. And this can be done right in Yokohoma, Tokyo’s neighbor city.
Nature & Outdoor
Experience the exhilarating beauty of Kanagawa, taking in the shimmering of Lake Ashi and Mount Fuji’s might, with a Hakone Mountain Ripper tour. After cycling or hiking with an experienced guide, you’ll truly have earned a long soak in the hot springs.
Nature & Outdoor
Go wild at Nasu Animal Kingdom, the perfect place to make new animal friends while learning more about the rare and wonderful creatures that call this area of Tochigi home.
