One of the great pleasures to any visit to Japan is enjoying the rich and beautiful world of its culture and arts. Historically, Japan went through several periods of opening and closing its borders to foreign trade. The Japanese adopted new ideas from countries like China, and they would transform these concepts during isolationist periods.
When exploring traditional Japanese aesthetics, one will find that a significant theme is the well-known love and respect for nature. From poetry to architecture, it shows in most aspects of Japanese culture and is embedded in the way of life. Although traditional artists of all genres have looked to nature for inspiration when pursuing aesthetic perfection.
When exploring traditional Japanese aesthetics, one will find that a significant theme is the well-known love and respect for nature. From poetry to architecture, it shows in most aspects of Japanese culture and is embedded in the way of life. Although traditional artists of all genres have looked to nature for inspiration when pursuing aesthetic perfection.
Ine Boathouse
Quaintest Fishing Village
Considered one of the most beautiful villages in Japan due to its untouched structures and location.
Considered one of the most beautiful villages in Japan due to its untouched structures and location.
Tokyo Fish Market
Kitchen of Tokyo
You can see all the locally produced and sourced foods and drinks in their freshest forms.
You can see all the locally produced and sourced foods and drinks in their freshest forms.
Shirakawa-go
Historic Villages
There are approximately 180 thatched farmhouses, sheds, and barns, built about 200-300 years ago.
There are approximately 180 thatched farmhouses, sheds, and barns, built about 200-300 years ago.
Taketomi Island
Idyllic Island Life
Take a leisurely walk to explore the streets paved with white coral sand, or catch a ride on the water buffalo.
Take a leisurely walk to explore the streets paved with white coral sand, or catch a ride on the water buffalo.
Sake of Nada
Sake Breweries District
Nada is the Japan's largest sake producing area. The five sake-producing districts is well known in Japan.
Nada is the Japan's largest sake producing area. The five sake-producing districts is well known in Japan.
Ouchijuku
Travel Back in Time
A place where you feel the charms of ancient Japan and experience the traditional way of life.
A place where you feel the charms of ancient Japan and experience the traditional way of life.
Ideas
for Your Japan Trip
for Your Japan Trip
- All
- Hokkaido
- Tohoku
- Hokuriku&Shinetsu
- Kanto
- Tokai
- Kansai
- Chugoku
- Shikoku
- Kyushu
- Okinawa

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