Kyoto and the 9 wonders of the city Photo by Chi King When people first consider the idea of a holiday in Japan, their thoughts usually turn to Tokyo. Now, there’s nothing wrong with Tokyo and its soaring skyscrapers perfectly contrasting with its somber temples, but there is a lot more to Japan than the [...]

Chochin paper lanterns and the last of its kind for one family in Kanazawa “We may simply have lost our appreciation for handmade goods.” Photo by andyket Igarashi san has been making chochin paper lanterns in his small shop for his whole life. His father too, and his grandfather and great grandfather and even great, [...]