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The “Wishful Thinking” event, where you can decorate a teru teru teru bozu with your wishes, will be held from 12 May.
2025.05.14
Hokkaido
Get to know the fascination of tiger bamboo at Expo ’70 Osaka! Bamboo and Tiger craftsmen hold flower basket workshops.
2025.05.07
Osaka
Fukuoka Tenjin Tsutaya opens in ONE FUKUOKA BLDG., a new symbol of Fukuoka.
2025.05.02
Fukuoka
[JOMON]New tableware products from the Jomon goods specialist.
2025.04.11
Niigata
[KYUKAMURA OHMI-HACHIMAN]Tour of Lake Biwa’s famous landmarks ‘Enjoying “Biwa Ichi” by bus – around Lake Biwa’ tour.
2025.02.14
Shiga
Kyoto Winter Cultural Journey – a Japanese cultural experience in a winter museum.
2025.01.20
Kyoto
[Kuzefuku Shoten]Three recommended gifts to celebrate the New Year.
2025.01.06
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[Keio Plaza Hotel]Early spring tradition: ‘Enjoy the Doll Festival at the Hotel’.
2025.01.03
Tokyo
[Nagano Prefecture Shibu Onsen]Koishiya Ryokan, a hotel in a traditional hot spring resort with cobblestone streets, began operations on 20 December (Fri).
2024.12.30
Nagano
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
“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
Cherry blossoms on Chidorigafuchi Green Road -SAKURA x HYAKKEI-
Tokyo
Upcycled stationery ‘komemo’, a new line of environmentally and socially friendly upcycled rice products.
Soothing minifigures for a fun rainy day. Sonny Angel in a mackintosh!
The ‘Summer Early Bird Special 10’ discount tickets for the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route will go on sale from 1 May (Thursday).
The “Wishful Thinking” event, where you can decorate a teru teru teru bozu with your wishes, will be held from 12 May.
Lawson launches “Summer Matcha Smoothie” using Uji matcha from Kyoto’s long-established Morihan.
Collaboration again with popular strawberry farms Hanacha and Ogawa Farm in Chitose: ‘Strawberry Sweets Lunch & Dinner Buffet’, 7 and 8 June only.
Ishikawa
Restaurant
Event
OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi by Hoshino Resort will hold the Kanazawa Kogei Night Salon from 22 April 2025 throughout the year, where guests can enjoy Kaga-bocha tea in a space decorated with traditional crafts from Ishikawa and Kanazawa.
Kyoto
Ohanami
SAKURA
Event
Since its inception in 1989, the “Heian Shrine Red Shidare Concert” has evolved throughout the Heisei era. In 2025, the concert will be held for five days from Wednesday, April 2 to Sunday, April 6.
Tokyo
Art
Event
Due to the popularity of the exhibition “Daikakuji Temple, Former Saga Palace: New Flowers and Paintings Related to the Palace,” which will be held at the Heiseikan of the Tokyo National Museum from Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the museum will be open at night. In addition, from Tuesday, February 18, a limited-edition novelty gift will be distributed to visitors who purchase exhibition merchandise for 4,000 yen or more, including tax.
Shiga
Travel
Event
Culture
The resort hotel ‘KYUKAMURA OHMI-HACHIMAN’, located on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, in Omi Hachiman City, known for its Omi merchants and Azuchi Castle, is inviting participants to join the ‘Biwaichi’ bus tour, which immerses them in the historical romance of Shiga Prefecture, which has flourished as a key transport hub since ancient times, close to Kyoto and Nara.
To ensure that visitors can enjoy Omi in an easy-to-understand way, Mr Yoshiyuki Onuma, Senior Researcher at the National Institute for Historical Resource Development, will accompany them throughout the tour and provide explanations.
Yamaguchi
SAKURA
Event
From 25 March to 6 April 2025, Kai Nagato Onsen Ryokan is offering a “Spring Stay” to enjoy the murmur of the Onshin River, which heralds the arrival of spring, and the cherry blossoms. In spring, the rows of cherry blossom trees along the Onshin River, which flows in front of Kai Nagato, are in full bloom, adding colour to the hot spring resort. This plan allows you to enjoy the rows of cherry blossom trees, which have attracted many tourists to the area, to your heart’s content. This plan offers guests a special seat on the Kawadoko Terrace before dinner so that they can enjoy the cherry blossoms at any time during their stay.
Tokyo
Event
Culture
From Saturday 1 February to Thursday 27 March 2025, the Keio Plaza Hotel will host ‘Hinamatsuri at the Hotel – Setsubuku Cuisine Served with Arita Porcelain and Flowery Hina Furnishings’, featuring approximately 5,000 vines and other decorations. This is the 24th year of the Hinamatsuri event, which focuses on hanging ornaments.
