Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen Gion, Kyoto

Published on May 30, 2023

Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen is the newest addition to this bespoke property that opened its doors on March 15th. The sleek yet inviting interior was the works of Stephanie Goto, also known for her popular New York restaurants such as Aldea and M…

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Seeing, Hearing and Feeling The Grace of Japan, TOCHIGI

Published on Mar 21, 2023

Tochigi is a tourist destination full of nature, easily accessible from Tokyo. The Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, Oku-Nikko, Edo Wonderland, Mashiko pottery town are just a few of the many celebrated spots worth visiting in Tochigi.

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Exploring Niseko and Gifu! Sustainable snow resorts and alluring traditional crafts

Published on Mar 2, 2023

Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), recently broadcasted a live stream focused on sustainable initiatives – celebrating the extraordinary natural surroundings in the town of Niseko, Hokkaido Prefecture, and traditional arts and crafts in the…

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Visit Ohana and Join the Tachibana Clan on a Journey Through Feudal Japan, Where Luxury and History Meet

Published on Feb 3, 2022

Sitting on the bottom of Fukuoka prefecture, a stone's throw from neighbouring prefecture Saga, and past the steaming, onsen populated century of Kyushu is Yanagawa, a humble town big on history and personality.

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Experience Japan’s finest art, virtually

Published on Oct 1, 2021

The recently launched 'Japan Cultural Expo VIRTUAL PLATFORM', a new initiative by the Japan Cultural Expo project, is a virtual art festival that combines "real" experiences at physical venues and "virtual" experiences through online digital content…

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Kengo Kuma, seeing Tokyo from a cat's eye view

Published on Aug 29, 2021

Japan Cultural Expo's affiliated exhibition titled "Kuma Kengo: Five Purr-fect Points for a New Public Space" is currently running showcasing the works of Kengo Kuma, the man behind the Japan National Stadium and one of the leading figures in both t…

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True Japan: A journey to Chino, Nagano

Published on Apr 28, 2021

The name 'Chino,' even for the most avid Japan travellers, may not be one thrown around in conversation, but that's the beauty of it. Understated beauty, quiet authenticity, and an opportunity to immerse oneself within the true daily lives of region…

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Meet TAROjin Tetsuro Shimaguchi, The Samurai Master who Inspired Kill Bill

Published on Oct 19, 2020

In the modern world of the samurai, there aren't many figures as lauded, ambitious and experienced as Tetsuro Shimaguchi. Tetsuro is the type of man you can see was simply born to be a samurai.

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Meet TAROjin Baptiste Tavernier the Avant-garde Artist Blending Traditionalism and Futurism

Published on Aug 14, 2020

Born 1981 in France, Baptiste’s first serious foray into the art world was at Paris University where he studied digital arts and musical composition. In 2006, he moved to Japan on the hunt for new creative..

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Meet TAROjin Yutaka Fujihara, Japan’s Denim Kami

Published on Aug 11, 2020

When it comes to denim and vintage clothing, Japan has garnered a reputation for being home to some the best quality finds, and the most talented and experts, but none are quite as well versed as Yutaka Fujiwara.

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