Tours to Japan

Sharing my love of the crafts of Japan is part of my everyday life. People write asking where they might go to find basketry or bamboo ware, what to read in advance of a trip to Japan and where the good flea markets are.

In 2008, Nancy Craft at Esprit Travel & Tours offered a new tour, Japan’s Enduring Craft Traditions Download the itinerary (.pdf format). With Kiyo Woodruff from Kyoto as my co-leader, a group of enthusiastic participants explored Japan, weaving baskets and dyeing fabric along the way.

We photo-documented the entire experience and continue to share great memories. Esprit had previously organized tours, Bamboo & Basket Arts of Japan, that emphasized bamboo and all its myriad uses. All the while, we introduced the participants to our favorite craftspeople, temples, flea markets and villages.

For more information, contact Esprit: Tel 800-377-7481 or Nancy Moore Bess