Nestled in the heart of the Honshu mountains, Takayama’s nickname is “the little Kyoto of the Alps,” and for good reason: its ...
Writer Hannah Kirshner first moved to Yamanaka Onsen to better understand its craft culture. Almost 10 years later, she’s ...
Due to the rapidly aging population and limited income opportunities, many people have had to leave Hagi and other rural communities ... overlooked by Japan’s famous cities.