Witness the Legendary Ama Sea Divers in Toba
Did you know that there are real-life “mermaids” in Japan who happen to be highly trained, deep sea shellfish hunters? While they don’t have the tails of a fish, the legendary ama divers of Toba, Japan in Central Japan — just a few hours from Nagoya, Osaka, or Kyoto —...
A Walk of Discovery Through Kyoto with Shino Takeda
Brooklyn-based ceramicist Shino Takeda grew up in Kyushu Island in southern Japan, where her mother, a collector of traditional Japanese ceramics, influenced her profoundly. “My parents named me Shino, after a centuries-old ceramics style,” she explains with a laugh....
24 Hours of Non-Stop Music in Tokyo
Whether you’re obsessed with punk, hip hop or jazz, there’s a vibrant music scene to explore on your next trip to Tokyo. Tapping into live music — and local musicians’ favored haunts —takes you straight to the heart of the city’s electrifying artistic culture. Check...
Fashion Designer Cynthia Rowley Dives into Surf Culture in Kamakura
If you ask American fashion designer Cynthia Rowley about one of her greatest personal passions, she won’t hesitate to tell you: surfing. And while she tends to hone her skills close to home on the Long Island beaches of Montauk in New York, she has also brought her...