Featuring inspirations from kigumi wood joinery design and hand-dusted platinum, each of these limited edition watches are a unique work of art.
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Getting up early and heading outside the regular tourist circuit could lead to an unforgettable experience this autumn.
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With more than 100 million yen in underreported income, questions are being raised over the morals of profiting from overseas tourists.
Workshops offer English instruction in making custom gold leaf bags, weaving bamboo baskets, and crafting samurai armor.
Visitors to 600-year-old temple prohibited from wearing traditional garment following problems caused by those prioritizing cool social media photos over basic manners.
Cleverly designed jewellery sways while you wear it, just like Kasuga-sama does in the animated film.
The sword of the vice-captain of the Shinsengumi is being called into action once again in a touching story of repaying kindness.
No more heavy ball baskets or stacks of cash, but the same ol’ sensory rush with a modern flair.
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