Surrounded by mountains and the sea, its typically Japanese landscapes have also made ... Our presenters hunt down the best Kamakura designs.

Lying by the Sea of Japan, Toyama Prefecture is home to wood ... Such crafts are alive and well here as exceptional artisans use design to create items to suit modern lifestyles.

sea kayaking and cycling, and experiencing traditional Japanese culture, like ryokan inns and hot-spring bathing away from the crowds. Where to start? It might not be the first thing you would ...