Japanese artisans

Our list of articles tagged with "Japanese artisans."

January 25, 2022

Favorite Family Activities in Japan

Japan is an ideal family destination with incredible experiences for all ages and interests. Read about our favorite family activities and experiences in Japan that can be incorporated into any of our private Japan tours.

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November 24, 2021

Private Ikebana Lessons in Japan

Artisans of Leisure can incorporate lessons in the traditional Japanese arts of refinement, including ikebana and tea ceremony, into our private tours of Japan.

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March 1, 2021

Yosegi, a Traditional Craft in Hakone, Japan

Yosegi-zaiku is a form of traditional wood marquetry from Hakone, a mountainous region near Mount Fuji, Japan. Artisans of Leisure arranges unique experiences of traditional crafts throughout Japan.

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June 18, 2009

The Way of Tea: Experiencing the Japanese Tea Ceremony

The tea ceremony is one of Japan‘s most interesting and enduring artistic traditions. More than a ritual for preparing and drinking tea, the Japanese tea ceremony is a means to aesthetic appreciation and social interaction that has had a profound influence on Japanese art, architecture, gardens, cuisine and philosophy.

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