Partners Information: Did you know that Kyoto is home to over 70 different types of traditional industries? We take a closer look at the otherwordly talents of the Uenaka brothers and the Kojima brothers, who are proud custodians of traditional crafts handed down over many generations. They continue their family traditions and also blaze their own trails by applying their techniques to new mediums and applications.

Be inspired with these images of Japan as you stay in touch through virtual catch-ups.

Partners Information: Takayama Festival was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016.The festival is held twice annually; once in spring (14-15 April) and again in autumn (9-10 October).The main attraction of the Takayama Festival is the magnificent floats. 

World-class art museums are dotted all over Japan. Most of them are in the major cities. However, if you’re an art lover looking to explore a world of creativity off the beaten path, these are the 7 must-visit art museums that are worth getting lost in for an hour or two (or more).