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Planning a trip to Japan in 2026? Join our Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Daigo (Oct 22–30) and begin at the source: the urushi forest. Learn authentic lacquer repair through hands-on practice, meet the foresters who sustain the craft, and experience rural Japan beyond the usual route.

Beyond Tokyo & Kyoto. More than just a urushi & kintsugi workshop. In October 2025, five participants traveled to the mountainous town of Daigo in Ibaraki Prefecture to experience the living world of urushi lacquer. With crisp autumn air, gentle morning mist, and the earliest hints of fall foliage brushing the mountains, this year’s Japan Urushi Forestry & Kintsugi Travel Workshop felt as intimate, inspiring and deeply personal as in 2024. A Small Cohort, A Deeper Journey

2025 Japan Urushi Forestry & Kintsugi Workshop is here! Join this once-in-a-lifetime Japan travel experience

Every journey tells a story, but some experiences leave a lasting imprint on the heart. The Daigo Urushi Forestry and Kintsugi Travel Workshop was one such journey—an extraordinary fusion of cultural immersion, hands-on craftsmanship, and deep connection with Japan’s rural artisans. Harvesting Japan’s precious lacquer—urushi tapping requires skill, patience, and deep respect for nature. Over seven unforgettable days in December 2024, participants ventured into the world of u