I recently had the opportunity to visit Kurayoshi, an historic merchant town in Tottori Prefecture that I had not been to since 2018. Click here for a piece that I wrote back then, to help you get better acquainted with this delightful little town. On my recent trip, I once again wandered the streets of … Continue reading Brew Lab: A modern micro-brewery in an historic district
Category: Tottori
Experiencing Japanese ceramics firsthand
A couple of weeks after a trip to Tottori earlier this year, I was delighted to take delivery of a small package from Tottori, but a bit puzzled and surprised by how light it was. While I was in Tottori, I had the pleasure of visiting Hoshoji-yaki Kaikegama, a pottery studio/kiln in Yonago, where I … Continue reading Experiencing Japanese ceramics firsthand
The Airports of Tottori: Tourist Destinations in their Own Right
Tottori is known for many things including being the least populous prefecture in Japan and being the home of some of Japan's most famous manga cartoonists. In spite of its small population, Tottori is host to two airports, one international and the other purely domestic. Both airports feature in their names and decor some of … Continue reading The Airports of Tottori: Tourist Destinations in their Own Right