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Attractive Blooms – An Interview with the Ikebana Artist, Kayoko Kondo San

Oct 12, 2024
BY Amna Bibi

Please welcome Kayoko San, an ikebana specialist who offers classes in Nagoya and sometimes in Tokyo! She has spent the past 7 years teaching ikebana to people from various countries and has been practising this amazing skill for almost 20 years. Her pieces are a real […]

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Tougei Tocoton – A view of the magical realm of Japanese and Spanish ceramics

Sep 7, 2024
BY Madhuri Nagaraja

Today, we have the great pleasure and honor of interviewing Anna-san and Ryo-san from Tougei Tocoton. This renowned webshop will transport you to the enchanting and ethereal world of beautifully handcrafted ceramics. Anna-san, also known as l’Artesanna, the ceramist wizard, and Ryo-san, an expert web designer, […]

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Fruit Picking in Japan: Check Out the Seasonal Treasures!

Oct 26, 2023
BY Shalini Sookoo

Fruit is a healthy, juicy, delicious treat. If you’re a fruit lover or are looking for a fun experience to try on your next trip to Japan, then I’ve got the perfect suggestion for you! One activity that you should definitely check out is *drum roll, […]

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Rebranding and Becoming a Bigger Force for Inbound Travel to Japan: our story of challenges and change

Dec 8, 2022
BY Lauren Shannon

Surviving in the travel industry in Japan (and around the world) during Covid was an interesting adventure, certainly a challenge, and quite a roller coaster ride! We are thrilled that borders are reopened at last here, despite being so slow compared to other regions. And we’ve […]

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