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EXPLORE | Apr 7, 2023

An easy visit with gorgeous environs and an astonishingly productive history, Shodoshima is as worthy of attention as its world-famous art island neighbors.

CRAFT | Feb 1, 2023

In Uji, one family’s esteemed reputation for pottery has lasted sixteen generations and counting.

TASTE | Apr 1, 2022

The Best of The Best. Where do the Japanese go for the best seafood?

EXPLORE | Dec 7, 2021

Into the mists. Where a seemingly lost Japan can be found.

CRAFT | Jun 19, 2022

An appliance that puts performance and quality over convenience.

STAY | Mar 15, 2020

All-out adventure and an ultra-luxe stay in Nagano’s pristine wilderness.

SERIES | Mar 10, 2022

Japan’s sando supremacy.

STAY | Jan 13, 2020

A chronicler of Japan’s vision for the future is found in the past.

CRAFT | May 26, 2020

Copperware hand-hammered to perfect form in Niigata's copper kingdom.

STAY | Sep 22, 2020

A sanctuary of minimalist splendor and refined luxury in Japan’s far north.

TASTE | May 4, 2020

In Osaka, the masters of ma-konbu come from the Doi family and the company bearing their name: Konbu Doi.

CRAFT | Feb 10, 2022

An aesthetic that has an element of mystique to it, like a dream, of something not belonging to this world though it is entirely of this world.

TASTE | Feb 22, 2022

Of all the things to be admired about Japanese culture, food is an area of playful experimentation and audacious creativity.

CRAFT | Feb 10, 2020

Kungyokudo maintains tradition using only natural ingredients such as sandalwood, cinnamon, aloeswood, frankincense, and an assortment of wild plants.

CRAFT | Apr 15, 2020

Ancient methods find expression in modern cookware.

CRAFT | Mar 3, 2020

The farmer-artisans at BUAISOU are the latest heirs to a longstanding tradition.

CRAFT | Nov 3, 2021

“When I was a kid, I remember going into the forest with my dad and cutting down a tree. He mourned it with flowers.”

EXPLORE | Jan 10, 2020

For at least a thousand years, Kotohira-gu was the reason Japanese throughout the country made the pilgrimage to Shikoku island. It wasn’t for the udon.

TASTE | Oct 20, 2021

Udon, Japan’s heftiest noodle.

TASTE | Nov 1, 2019

The coffee produced by Glitch is no mistake. Their roasters visit local growers around the world, conducting meticulous data-collection on bean cultivation, appropriate storage conditions, and roasting and brewing methods.

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Shodoshima's scenic, labyrinthine backstreets do not disappoint--just don't get lost! A big island in a small, sparkling sea, Shodoshima is an experience in stumbling upon wonder after wonder, yet is rarely visited by foreign travelers. Read about this fascinating, accessible, and regionally important island on our website. Link in bio. #unpluggedjapan #beyondtheneonlights #unpluggedmedia #unpluggedadventure #sustainabletravel…

Hot spring, stone pool, forest shade. Yes, please! There's something about primeval stone onsen, whose water source lies deep underground, that surrounds you in an invigorating energy. #unpluggedjapan #beyondtheneonlights #unpluggedmedia #unpluggedadventure #sustainabletravel #local #luxurytravel

Boat rides, besides being a relaxing way to spend part of the day, offer a different view than what you would otherwise get on foot or on wheels. Riverboat cruising in historic towns is such a pleasant nostalgic experience. The town pictured is Omihachiman in Shiga Prefecture, once a notable merchant town, and a beautiful…

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