Cultural Travel

Watch one of Japan's most dangerous festivals in Nagano in 2022. The Onbashira Matsuri is an ancient festival dating back more than 1,200 years.

When you are a cycling guide in Japan and asked to join a small team to explore and create new routes in and around Kyoto, you do...

Akita in the northern Tohoku region is home to the Matagi, hunters who follow an ancient and sustainable way of hunting, foraging and life.

Discover the traditional art of washi papermaking in Kochi with artist Rogier Uitenboogaart.

Winifred Bird's latest book is an introduction to the world of sansai (mountain vegetables) and foraging in Japan.

Honeybees at Kodo Bee Farm thrive in Tokushima's rich nature and contribute to the local ecosystem while producing delicious honey.

Shimoda may be famous for its white sandy beaches and surfing, but it also played a major role in shaping the Japan we know today.

A guide to Iriomote's outdoors, hiking, diving, cultural experiences and accommodation.