One of the images we have about Japan is the allure and mystery of Japanese geisha. We see them in movies and programs about Japan. Demure, but maybe dangerous too. Very feminine, but in a way that is so different to the standards of “beauty” people think of in the West. They have a special […]
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You have no doubt seen some of these pieces of art, but maybe were not sure exactly what they were. These are traditional “ukiyo-e”, or woodblock prints. The wood shapes are carved in intricate detail from the initial drawings of the artist. Then the woodblock touches dark ink and is applied to paper, usually a
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One of the greatest experiences our clients and guests have when they visit Japan is tea ceremony. There are a number of more “commercialized” places that have a tea service, where you will get some tea in a cup and some treat, and then you are sitting in a park or some place. I think
One activity that we delight in arranging for our guests is a sushi making class. We have a few sushi master chefs that we are able to arrange private classes with, and they are a great experience to learn about the key things that separates real authentic sushi from the alternatives… Learn how to prepare
Coming to Japan is like a dream for so many. We hear this all the time from our clients and guests. They can’t believe how clean, how punctual, how fresh, how polite and perfect so many things are. Japan is really an ideal place to take a vacation. You don’t need to clutch your bag
The art of rejoining is something that is very unique in Japan. A celebration of putting back together something that was broken, done here in ceramics, is a very interesting metaphor for living. Choosing how to visit Japan is an important thing to consider. Many people can easily arrive in Tokyo and wander around the
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Warm welcome to one of our culinary adventures in Japan. No doubt, Japan has with its deep and rich culture a wide bandwidth of flavors and aromas to amaze and delight any palate. There is so much to taste and try. This itinerary is one that we created with 3 couples and it was very
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