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December 31, 2025

New Year’s Traditions in Japan

Oshogatsu (New Year) is one of Japan’s most important holidays. For travelers on our private Japan tours, it offers a unique opportunity to experience an atmospheric holiday steeped in Buddhist and Shinto traditions.

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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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November 4, 2021

Must Visit: Naoshima, Japan’s Art Island

Art and design pilgrims are drawn to Naoshima, Japan, to experience great art and striking architecture in beautiful natural surroundings. Artisans of Leisure arranges private Japan tours including tours that focus on contemporary art and architecture.

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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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