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Discovering the Art of Aizome: A Visit to Konni Aizome Indigo Dyeing Workshop

It's hard to put into words the experience of spending a day with an artisan. Photos and videos barely do it justice. It's one of those...

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Sarubobo: A Generational Gift from the Mountains of Hida

As I explored the mountain town of Hida Takayama, nestled in Japan’s Gifu Prefecture, a peculiar character began to pop up everywhere I...

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Hokokuji Bamboo Forest: Discover the Historic Bamboo Grove in Kamakura Just Beyond Tokyo

Kamakura, though often overshadowed by Japan’s more famous capitals—Tokyo, Nara, and Kyoto—played a significant role in the country’s...