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Nippon Kodo launches limited-edition incense and incense burner sets with a ‘Snake’ design, the Chinese zodiac sign for 2025.
2024.12.18
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Winter-only ‘Torafugu Kaiseki Plan’ at Ryotei Hansuiro is now on sale.
2024.12.06
Nagasaki
Nagasaki’s famous New Year 2025 New Year’s limited edition Kujuukushima zodiac crackers are on sale.
2024.11.27
Nagasaki
[Kyoto Hachikan]Winter trip to Ohara, Kyoto, with a view of the snowy landscape and Osechi cuisine.
2024.11.25
Kyoto
[KAI Tsugaru]Tsugaru Nanayuki Kamakura Apero’, an amuse-bouche featuring tunas from Oma and limited-edition sake, inspired by the Tsugaru Nanayuki snowfall.
2024.11.18
Aomori
[Hotel Gajoen Tokyo]Experience the world of Kyoto’s Hanamachi (flower district): ‘The Elegance of Kyoto: The World of Gion Koubu Gei’.
2024.11.06
Tokyo
[Hoshinoya Karuizawa] ‘Mountain Kaiseki’ autumn specialities such as matsutake mushrooms and shiny muscats are now available.
2024.09.20
Nagano
Two types of autumn-only red seals, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, are now available at Daisho-in Temple, Miyajima, a World Heritage island.
2024.09.16
Hiroshima
[Hotel El Ciento Kyoto Hachijoguchi] Taste of Autumn – Exquisite Matsutake Mushroom Steamed in an earthen jar Gozen at a reasonable price.
2024.09.02
Kyoto
The moon-viewing dumplings are available only on the night of the 15th of the lunar month, Tuesday 17 September.
2024.08.26
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Hoshinoya Tokyo: “Later Moon Stay”, where you can enjoy sake and moon-viewing dumplings on a chartered boat while elegantly admiring the moon on the thirteenth night of the month.
2024.08.14
Tokyo
[KAI Unzen] “Unzen Hitori Onsen Sankaku Plan”, a plan to fully enjoy Nagasaki’s culture and hot springs, is now on sale.
2024.07.17
Nagasaki
A new water yo-yo transformed into a ‘cute Reiwa’ version.
2024.07.01
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‘Turn off the lights and enjoy a slow night’ Candle Night for a million people @ Zojoji 2024.
2024.06.24
Tokyo
[Hotel New Otani Tokyo] Sells accommodation plans with fireworks viewing tickets.
2024.06.07
Tokyo
[Hoshinoya Tokyo] “Edo Ryomi Stay”, where you can experience the wisdom and coolness of Edo life, will be held again this year.
2024.06.03
Chiba
[Hotel Gajoen Tokyo] Enjoy an elegant summer in a cool yukata. Yukata Plan” available for a limited time only.
2024.05.27
Tokyo
[Hoshinoya Kyoto] “Okuarashiyama Firefly Hunt”, a festival that recalls the light of fireflies that the aristocrats of the Heian period also loved.
2024.05.20
Kyoto
【Hoshinoya Tokyo】”Summer Evening: Noryo Boat Asobi”, a luxurious event in which guests enjoy champagne and seasonal snacks on a chartered boat while gazing at the night view of Tokyo.
2024.04.15
Tokyo
【KAI KIRISHIMA】”Kirishima Tea Stay” to fully enjoy the taste, aroma, and technique of Kirishima tea during the new tea season, from May 1, 2024.
2024.02.03
Kagoshima
[Hoshinoya Karuizawa] Wellness Program for rest and relaxation to keep up with the drastic changes of spring
2024.01.11
Nagano
[VMG HOTELS & UNIQUE VENUES] Experience activities incorporating brewing and fermentation culture from the Sawara merchant town hotel NIPPONIA in Chiba
2023.12.17
Chiba
【Rikugien】Hand-Hand-Training Course for Making Original Fans Held on July 22
2023.07.18
Tokyo
Yoshitaka Amano’s original work “ZAN” animation movie scheduled to be released worldwide after 2026
2023.07.14
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The Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts will hold a collection exhibition “Festivals and crafts: Yamahoko parade around Raku ware tea bowls”
2023.07.12
Kyoto
[Ena Gin-no-Mori] Workshop where you can paint on wind chimes
2023.07.04
Gifu
[Kamakura Hase Temple] A Japanese tradition that quietly colors the rainy season. Hydrangeas at Hase-ji Temple at their best.
2023.06.30
Kanagawa
[Hotel Gajoen Tokyo] Japanese Light x Hundred Steps 2023 -Hundred Demon Night Parade of Rich Colors- will be Held
2023.06.28
Tokyo
[Hoshinoya Okinawa] Introducing a plan where you can immerse yourself in the production of “Ryukyu Bingata” that reflects the climate of Okinawa
2023.06.26
Okinawa
[World Heritage Nijo Castle] National Treasure “Ninomaru Palace” Special entry and original wall paintings are open to the public for a limited time
2023.06.24
Kyoto
Launch of collaboration tableware with “Nousaku”, a project that connects Ainu crafts to the future
2023.02.15
Hokkaido
[Hoshinoya Tokyo] “Tokyo Tango Stay” where you can experience the modern Boy’s Festival “Tango”
2023.02.14
Tokyo
[Mataro dolls] New “Foil-pressed Series” of dolls based on white color is now on sale.
2023.01.28
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[Kyohei Fujita Museum of Glass] “Osekku Exhibition 2023 – Hina, Kobuto, and Carp Streamers -” a warm time that only handmade work can bring.
2023.01.19
Miyagi
[Koishikawa Korakuen] A class on how to make delicious Japanese green tea will be held on January 29, 2012.
2023.01.18
Tokyo
[Kyoto Nittodo] Exhibition and sale of vessels that shine with Japanese craftsmanship “Beyond Handicraft 8” held
2023.01.17
Kyoto
[Hanshin Umeda Main Store] Exhibition of works centered on Kutani ware and the zodiac “rabbit” that seems to be welcoming the new year
2023.01.02
Osaka
[Kyoto / Ito-Kyuemon] Plates from the popular Japanese sweets store are now available as capsule toys.
2022.12.28
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[Aoyama Flower Market] Auspicious Flowers to Celebrate the New Year and Popular Original New Year’s Decorations
2022.12.27
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Exhibition and sale of works by Japanese makers at “Beyond Handicrafts 7” where you can feel the artist’s breath.
2022.11.07
Kyoto
[Rental costume Grandeur Tachikawa store] Location Photo Plan at Showa no Mori Kurumaya for a limited time only.
2022.10.18
Tokyo
Project to create a lodging-type shared workshop to experience various traditional handicrafts and lifestyle, launched on “Story Funding SPIN”.
2022.07.28
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Edo Fu-ring (wind-bell) at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, a summer tradition in Japan, bringing coolness with its sound
2022.07.24
Saitama
[SHIPPO Art Village] Enjoy summer by making Wind-Bells Summer-only cool program
2022.06.25
Aichi
[Hoshinoya Tokyo] “Hoshinoya Tokyo x Mitsukoshi Culture Salon Special Project” to learn Japanese culture through accommodation
2022.06.12
Tokyo
A furniture brand using traditional Japanese material “rush” will be exhibited at Milano Design Week 2022.
2022.06.10
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[The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto] Nowadays, we have started offering cocktails using seasonal new tea for a limited time.
2022.06.03
Kyoto
Kagoshima samurai residence hotel “RITA Izumi-Fumoto Miyaji Residence” opened
2022.06.01
Kagoshima
[Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store] Held the “42nd Japanese Craftsman Exhibition”, a collection of traditional crafts
2022.05.28
Aichi
“Japan’s Three Great Inari Shrines, Toyokawa Inari x Naked YORU MO-DE” Held for 16 days only
2022.05.27
Aichi
The theme of Kimono Yamato’s Spring / Summer 2022 is “Weather Rain”. It will be on sale from April 8, 2022 (Fri).
2022.04.10
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A new yukata for spring / summer 2022 that makes you feel happy regardless of genre or age.
2022.04.04
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National treasure “Bird-and-flower painting” is specially released at Kyoto Zen Buddhist temple
2022.03.24
Kyoto
The JAYDERISM THE NFT II auction held at the SHINWA DIGITAL ART GALLERY closing party achieved the highest bid of 10 million yen.
2022.03.11
Tokyo
The website dealing with “really good things” created by Japanese craftsmen has been renewed.
2022.03.11
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Shinwa Wise Holdings, a leader in the art scene, announces the production of the virtual space “Edoverse”
2022.02.25
Tokyo
Tableware of KIWAKOTO, a new standard of traditional craft Kiyomizu ware
2022.02.23
Kyoto
[Nagoya Lantern] Table lights handmade by lantern craftsmen are on sale
2022.02.20
Aichi
Beautiful and spectacular Japan’s No. 1 Bonsai Exhibition
2022.02.02
Shiga
A kaleidoscope world that shimmers at the bottom of the glass
2022.01.30
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“Japanese pottery – from Jomon pottery to modern Kyo-yaki -” exhibition
2022.01.06
Nara
Limited resale of “one box of JOY” packed with traditional Japanese play
2022.01.05
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Held at Heian Jingu, a nationally designated important cultural property of “Yormoude” by creative company NAKED
2022.01.04
Kyoto
[Mt.Koya Shojoshinin] Live streaming of New Year’s Day homa on Youtube
2021.12.31
Wakayama
[Iwakura City, Aichi] A commemorative video to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the city is released on YouTube
2021.12.10
Aichi
Uchina Stay Report vol.11: “Time slip in the Sanzan period ~ Gosamaru’s castle and pine trees ~”
2021.11.29
Okinawa
Sightseeing taxi tour while feeling the existence of gods unique to the month of worshiping gods
2021.11.26
Shimane
Uchina Stay Report vol.10: “What’s the difference between Uchina dishes? ~ Ingredients suitable for the climate and ingredients that went to the mainland ~”
2021.10.26
Okinawa
Uchina Stay Report vol.9: “Exploring the Secret of the Salt of Life ~ Underwater Road and Sugar Cane Field, Part 2 ~”
2021.10.19
Okinawa
Uchina Stay Report vol.8: “Exploring the Secret of the Salt of Life ~ Underwater Road and Sugar Cane Field, Part 1 ~”
2021.10.07
Okinawa
“Chourakukan Modern Tile Tart” Collaboration with Kyoto Exhibition of Modern Architecture
2021.09.11
Kyoto
Reproduction of “Old Aomori Life”, Hoshino Resort Aomoriya “Kimigara Project”
2021.09.09
Aomori
“How to choose a new hotel” that can be used from 500 yen
2021.09.06
Tokyo
Uchina Stay Report vol.7: “How did Yachimun no Sato come about? ~ Yachimun’s beauty and the feelings of craftsmen ~“
2021.09.02
Okinawa
Miwa Komatsu Exclusive Interview “NEXT MANDALA ～ Home of the Soul” A Powerful Message of Great Harmonization
2021.08.30
Tokyo
Uchina Stay Report vol.6: “Okinawa Memorial Day – Life is a treasure and Wish for the peace-“
2021.08.20
Okinawa
“Japanese form to live in the future” J LIFE gifts showroom opens
2021.07.27
Kyoto
“THE Hokusai-Thirty-six Views of Fugaku and a Phantom Picture Scroll-” Exhibition Sumida Hokusai Museum from July 20
2021.07.02
Tokyo
Uchina Stay Report vol.5:”Time slip to the Ryukyu era ~ Impregnable secret and priest Noro, Part 2 ~”
2021.06.09
Okinawa
＜Exclusive interview with Miwa Komatsu＞ -Part2- Approaching Miwa Komatsu as an artist, production of the Shin-Fudoki Part2, and “prayer” at the origin of her creation.
2021.06.03
Shimane
＜Exclusive interview with Miwa Komatsu＞ -Part1- A trip to Izumo with Miwa Komatsu
2021.05.27
Shimane
Uchina Stay Report vol.4: “Time slip in the Ryukyu era ~ Impregnable secret and priest Noro, part 1 ~”
2021.05.19
Okinawa
I want to convey Japanese culture overseas in an online calligraphy class
2021.05.10
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Started crowdfunding to support the reconstruction of “Kosho-ji” which has continued for more than 400 years and 17 generations
2021.04.23
Kumamoto
Uchina Stay Report vol.3: “Can I meet Kijimuna? ~ The mystery of Nago Hinpun Banyan and roots ~”
2021.04.19
Okinawa
A new information dissemination space is born in “Ryutopia” so as not to extinguish the light of art
2021.04.17
Niigata
“Kyoto Whiskey” from Kyoto’s first whiskey distillery
2021.03.29
Kyoto
Change the image of “ruins” by 180 degrees! New world view with all new exhibitions “Changing Ruins Exhibition 2021” held in Tokyo
2021.03.12
Tokyo
Uchina Stay Report vol.2: “Is it cold in our winter? ~ Superb view of blue and Sakurazaka Theater ~”
2021.03.11
Okinawa
Uchina Stay Report vol.1: “Can I be Uchinanchu? ~ Kanhi-zakura and Chinese Culture ~”
2021.02.17
Okinawa
“Kukai / Unextinguished Fire”, which has been protected for over 1200 years, goes to Tokyo for the first time
2021.02.16
Tokyo
The official online store of “Arita porcelain kiln-Fukagawa Seiji” has been renewed
2021.02.11
Saga
A cave-like restaurant designed by architect Junya Ishigami, opened in the summer of 2021
2021.02.10
Yamaguchi
Let people all over the world dance together! We will start an online Japanese dance course that anyone can easily master at home
2021.02.07
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World Cultural Heritage At Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei, Goma prayer & shōjin ryō lunch plan
2020.12.29
Shiga
Resurrected beyond 150 years. The legendary vessel is revived by crowdfunding
2020.11.24
Gifu
Gion, Kyoto “See, touch, and take pictures of miniature Buddha statues of light.”
2020.11.07
Kyoto
Experience and learn about traditional Japanese culture! Experience-based edutainment facility
2020.10.19
Gunma
Traditional craftsmanship and innovation WAZA exhibition
2020.09.07
Tokyo
“Kyoto Whiskey” from Kyoto’s first whiskey distillery
Kyoto
Nara
You can experience Oiran in Osaka! A service that allows you to shoot an Oiran with a realistic set at “Henshin Photo Studio Aika”!
Osaka
Lighting sculpture “AKARI” by Isamu Noguchi
Tokyo
A cave-like restaurant designed by architect Junya Ishigami, opened in the summer of 2021
Yamaguchi
Kurokawa Onsen Yuakari, a fantastic illumination of bamboo in the countryside. This season, ‘Yuakari Yokocho’ is only open for a limited time.
Limited edition original gin ‘NISHI-GIN’, jointly produced by a group of restaurants in Nishijin, on sale from 25 November.
Nippon Kodo launches limited-edition incense and incense burner sets with a ‘Snake’ design, the Chinese zodiac sign for 2025.
Winter special parfait at the Unjo Saryo café in the Tale of Genji Museum, Uji, Kyoto.
OnigiriBurger ‘Eel Kabayaki – Double Eggs’, newly launched as part of Kansai International Airport OnigiriBurger 1st anniversary menu.
[New Furano Prince Hotel]This year’s plan to enjoy a snow fairy ‘zebra finch’ birdwatching experience and a lunch set with a zebra finch cake plate.
Hiroshima
Art
Simose Art Museum, located in Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture, has been awarded the prestigious Versailles Prize as the “Most Beautiful Museum in the World.”
The award ceremony took place on December 2 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, marking a historic moment for the museum and Japanese architecture.
The Versailles Prize Website:https://www.prix-versailles.com/2024
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Food
December sees the arrival of a number of Christmas breads. The Snowman with his cute smiling face is a sweet loaf with two different flavours: pudding cream and chocolate cream. It is a heartwarming treat with flavours that both children and adults can enjoy.
Also back this year is the popular Japanese Stollen, which was a big hit last year. This is a special cake that can only be tasted at Kimuraya, using Japanese-inspired ingredients such as persimmons, figs and koshi-an (sweet bean paste). Please take this opportunity to try Kimuraya’s limited edition Christmas bread.
Hiroshima
Art
The Hiroshima Museum of Art is hosting the exhibition “ZIPANGU: Contemporary Artists Who Defined the Heisei Era” (November 2, 2024 – December 22, 2024). This showcase brings together works by some of the most prominent figures in Japan’s contemporary art scene, including Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Makoto Aida, Yoshitomo Nara, Chiharu Shiota, Izumi Kato, Akira Yamaguchi, and Miwa Komatsu. The exhibition has already garnered significant attention, exceeding 10,000 visitors.
HYAKKEI covered the dialogue between contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and Sueo Mizuma, the curator of this exhibition, held at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima. We also conducted an exclusive interview with Mr. Mizuma.
The discussions centered on the aspirations behind the ZIPANGU exhibition and offered forward-looking insights, not only into Japan’s art world but also into the rediscovery of value within Japanese culture by its people.
Osaka
Food
Event
From 25 Oct (Fri) to 8 Dec (Sun), 2024, a pop-up shop for miffy café tokyo will be held in Umeda, Osaka.
Hiroshima
Travel
Culture
Two types of paper seals made exclusively for autumn, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, have been available since Monday 9 September at Daisho-in Temple on the World Heritage island of Miyajima. Quantities are limited and will run out as soon as they are gone.
Kyoto
Restaurant
Event
On selected days in September 2024, the wedding venue Kyoto Art Grace Wedding Hills will offer a ‘Hanari Otsukimi Afternoon Tea’, where guests can enjoy sweets and savouries inspired by the moon viewing on the fifteenth night of the month.
