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Ozeki
Articles edited by Ozeki, founder and editor of TORII. This archive includes English and Japanese articles. About the editor →
Taking your time in Kurokawa Onsen: baths, breaks and the bathing pass
Use the bathing pass to explore different outdoor baths, with time for breaks and a realistic plan for buses and luggage.
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Gold leaf in Kanazawa: choosing a workshop and a piece to take home
Choose between a tea-district workshop and a venue with process displays, then consider materials, care and packing when buying.
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Choosing tableware in Arita
Combine a walk through Arita with a few pottery shops, checking workshop reservations, everyday use and how to carry purchases home.
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Visiting Nara’s temples and shrines: admission, photography and deer
Leave time for Nara’s spacious grounds, follow local visiting rules and give the park’s wild deer room.
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Your first Gion Matsuri: choosing between the procession and Yoiyama
Choose the festival event you want to see, then plan around its dates, crowds, heat and viewing arrangements.
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