GUIDES & STORIES
This archive brings together guides that explain how to choose Japanese-made products — such as “Japanese-made frying pans”, “domestic kitchen knives”, “baby tableware”, or plush toys — along with makers' stories and special features. Use it as a starting point when you want to carefully discover tools and daily essentials made in Japan.
Create unforgettable family memories at Naruko Onsen in Miyagi Prefecture! The traditional "kokeshi painting experience" is a fantastic art activity where children's imaginations run wild. This thorough guide covers the secret of the squ... Read More
About 16 min read
Family trip to Nara! At Kinkoen, an ink workshop with over 100 years of history, you squeeze warm, freshly made ink —... Read More
About 17 min read
Family trip to Miyama City, Fukuoka! At "Tsutsui Tokimasa Toy Fireworks Factory," one of only three remaining domesti... Read More
About 17 min read
Family trip to Mino City, Gifu Prefecture! The "papermaking experience" at one of Japan's three great washi productio... Read More
About 17 min read
Perfect for a family trip to Uji, Kyoto! A guide to turning tea leaves with a heavy stone mill (ishiusu) and whisking... Read More
About 14 min read
"I want to try that spinning wheel thing I saw on TV!" A single line from your child might be all it takes to open t... Read More
About 16 min read
Family trip to Aizu-Wakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture! An artisan-style "makie" experience decorating spoons and b... Read More
About 17 min read
A "wagashi (nerikiri) making" experience you absolutely must try on a Kyoto family trip. Like playing with clay, expr... Read More
About 17 min read
Create family memories on a trip to Kurashiki (Kojima), Okayama! The "denim strap and small-item crafting" or "rivet ... Read More
About 16 min read
Perfect for a family trip to Iga, Mie! A guide to experiencing "kumihimo" — the traditional Japanese craft that explo... Read More
About 15 min read