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Discovering Japan [Nihon] through authentic craftsmanship [Honmono]

FOODLocal food, products and culinary culture have been handed down to the present day through the wisdom and ingenuity of Japanese people, who cherish the blessings of nature in each of the four seasons.…
SAKE &Born in a country with four distinct seasons, sake is one of the few alcoholic beverages in the world that has a seasonality. The styles and flavours of sake, as well as the ways to drink and enjoy it…
- Japanese-rice-wine
- Wine
- Whiskey
- Shochu
- Craftbeer
- Grappa
CRAFTTraditional crafts and cultural art that are representative of each region of Japan. These crafts have a historical and cultural background, and provide an opportunity to understand and appreciate the…
TRAVELMany Japanese temples and shrines are traditional wooden structures, and are testament to the fact that Japan is one of the world’s prominent “wood” based cultures. Japan’s craft pro…
STAYJapanese architecture is based on wood, and the culture of traditional accommodation is founded on the principles of courtesy and hospitality. Discover unique places to stay that embody the spirit of …
- Hotels
- Ryokan
- Auberge

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