Koi Travel

08/03/2018

ART FAIR TOKYO 2018

ART FAIR TOKYO is the largest art fair in Japan and the oldest in Asia.164 galleries, not only domestic ones but also ones from overseas will exhibit there.

You cannot miss various works such as antiques, crafts, Japanese paintings, foreign paintings, contemporary art etc.

If you are in Tokyo this week, why don't you come to ART FAIR TOKYO 2018? If you need more information we will help you! (And we are more than happy to arrange a private English speaking guide, if necessary!)

ART FAIR TOKYO 2018
https://artfairtokyo.com

10/02/2018

Do you like sake? Then do you know its categories, such as daiginjo, ginjo and junmai?
http://koi-travel.com/daiginjo-and-ginjo-highly-polished-rice-makes-the-sake-with-great-flavor/

If you already know the basics about sake, you should know the categories such as daiginjo, ginjo, and junmai-shu. It is well known that daiginjo is the most expensive one. Why? Because the category mentioned above is defined by the percentage of rice polishing, and more than 50% of the rice surface...

08/02/2018

Do you want to meet a real samurai? Unfortunately you cannot. But you can meet a sword smith who makes a sword, katana in a traditional way!
http://koi-travel.com/the-sword-smiths-seeking-for-an-ultimate-sword/

"I sometimes have to go through the hell to pursue the ultimate sword,” says master sword smith Akihira, one of roughly 10 active sword smiths and the most passionate. Unlike most of the other living sword smiths, he began honing his skills at the age of 25, after graduating from college and worki...

08/02/2018

Japanese sword, katana, was rather fashion item and status symbol than a weapon for samurais.
http://koi-travel.com/japanese-sword-mountings-as-a-part-of-fashion-items-for-high-class-samurais1-2/

Koi Travel offers sword smith visit tour

08/02/2018

Tokyo is home for cool contemporary arts. Visit Tokyo to catch the latest art scene!
http://koi-travel.com/tokyo-contemporary-art-tour/

koi travel offers you contemporary art tours in Tokyo

03/02/2018

If you are a foodie, you should know Tokyo is a wonderful city. Besides Michelin starred fancy restaurants, casual but authentic restaurants are awaiting for you. We offer you a real food crawling night!
http://koi-travel.com/tokyo-foodies-crawl-in-nakameguro-fashionable-but-full-of-local-color/

Koi Travel offers authentic foodies tour in Nakameguro

01/02/2018

Katana, or Japanese sword is made of pure steel. But Japan does not produce iron ore. Is the material imported? NO!! All materials are made in Japan.
http://koi-travel.com/tatara-and-japanese-katana-swords-making-12/

Koi Travel offers sword smith visit tour

31/01/2018

This beautiful earth brown red, or kaki-iro was loved by Shoji Hamada. Initially people did not pay attention on this color.
http://koi-travel.com/rediscover-of-mashiko-colo-by-shoji-hamada/

16/01/2018

New blog released on Shoji Hamada, one of the first National Living Treasures in Japan.

http://koi-travel.com/shoji-hamada-a-potter-who-made-mashiko-famous-nationwide-1/

Koi Travel offers Mashiko visit, the cultural tour in Japan.

11/01/2018

Climbing kiln in Mashiko. They still use this old style kiln twice a year. The master says it creates deeper color than when using gas kiln. Only the god knows what potteries they can achieve!

20/04/2017

Master Akihira demonstrates with his sword to show how sharp it is!