Arita: A Porcelain Town That Needs a Loose Itinerary
Personally, I wouldn’t build an Arita itinerary around shopping alone. I would include at least one hands-on experience, a long lunch or café stop, and enough time to browse several different kilns before deciding what you actually like. Here’s what I would recommend…
Kodomo Gion Festival: The Float That Walks Through the Sea in Saga
The Kodomo Gion Festival was held this past weekend in the small community of Kodomo, near Yobuko in Saga Prefecture. We made the day trip from Fukuoka to witness the love and effort the local community continues to put into this traditional festival, and came away deeply inspired by what we saw.