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3 Best Places to Buy Authentic Aizu Lacquerware on Nanukamachi-dōri

June 13, 2026 / Fukushima Prefecture, Pottery and Crafts, Tōhoku Region

Strolling down the historic, 100-year-old streets of Nanukamachi-dōri Street in Aizu-Wakamatsu feels like stepping back in time. If you want to experience this beautiful art form firsthand, there is no better destination than Nanukamachi-dōri Street in Aizu-Wakamatsu. This scenic stretch is lined with beautifully preserved architecture and home to some of the region’s finest Aizu […]

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Yamashiro Onsen: An Onsen Town Where Kutani Ware Was Revived

March 21, 2026 / Ishikawa Prefecture, Onsen/Hot Spring, Pottery and Crafts

Walking into Yamashiro Onsen (山代温泉) in the Kaga Onsen region feels like traveling back to the Meiji era. At the heart of this historic town lies the Yunogawa district, home to the iconic Ko-Soyu bathhouse, whose vibrant stained glass and intricate Kutani porcelain tiles are a testament to its history. Legend has it that the

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Yamanaka Onsen Guide: Where Hot Spring Meets Lacquerware

April 2, 2026 / Autumn Foliage, Hokuriku Region, Ishikawa Prefecture, Onsen/Hot Spring, Pottery and Crafts, Trekking/Hiking in Japan

While all of Kaga’s hot spring towns offer rejuvenation, Yamanaka Onsen (山中温泉) is the undisputed choice for those who crave a connection with nature and the fine arts. Praised by the poet Matsuo Basho as one of Japan’s finest springs, this town is a living gallery of Yamanaka Shikki lacquerware. As its name suggested, Yamanaka

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Why Kaga Onsen is the Best Side-Trip from Kanazawa

March 20, 2026 / Hidden Gems, Hokuriku Region, Ishikawa Prefecture, National Places of Scenery Beauty, Onsen/Hot Spring, Pottery and Crafts

Tucked away in the mountains of Ishikawa Prefecture, Kaga Onsen (加賀温泉) is more than just a hot spring destination. It is a collection of four distinct resort towns dating back 1,300 years. Since the 2024 Hokuriku Shinkansen extension, these four historic hot spring towns, Yamashiro, Yamanaka, Katayamazu, and Awazu, have become effortlessly accessible, offering a serene alternative

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The Fascinating Shigaraki Ware Attractions in Shigaraki Town

October 15, 2024 / Kansai Region, Pottery and Crafts, Shiga Prefecture

Kōka City, in the southeast of Shiga Prefecture, is undoubtedly most famous for Kōga ninja. But pottery lovers visit Kōka for something else. The city, home to one of the Six Ancient Kilns in Japan, has another local specialty, the Shigaraki ware (信楽焼). So in Kōga, other than the ninja decorations, the other mascot representing

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Bizen – The City Famed for Pottery and the Stunning Scenery

July 4, 2024 / Chūgoku Region, Okayama Prefecture, Pottery and Crafts

If you admire pottery, you will definitely want Bizen City (備前市) in Okayama Prefecture to be on your itinerary. You can easily spend a whole day strolling through all the pottery shops scattered around JR Imbe Station. We are sure that you will find some exquisite pieces of artwork that you would like to own.

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