Travel

Maota is a small-scale clothing line working with local craftsmen in the countryside of Aichi and Gifu prefectures. While their focus is on small, local and “slow” fashion, they are moving fast toward some big goals.

Each year a group of cyclists head to the deep north towards Tohoku’s vast rice fields and coastal trails to help transform the lives of neglected children.

Get into the groove this green season while enjoying the great outdoors with family and friends.

Japan Cider Cup 2023 Come celebrate the most popular ciders in Japan (as voted by the public). The Japan Cider Cup is the ...

Hakone is best known for stunning views of Mt. Fuji and luxurious hot spring ryokan. Many visitors do day trips to this popul...

In north Japan, the snow usually starts to melt in the towns and lowlands in March, yet lingers up in the mountains as late a...

Interview with Stuart Galbraith IV / Minka Summit 2023 The Japanese word "kominka" literally means "old house," and the te...

Chiba’s stunning seaside town of Katsuura is considered one of the best coastal destinations in the Kanto Region. It is close eno...