Looking for just the right gift during the holiday season? Why not give the gift of something unique you could only get from Japan!

Brush off your folding skills to make some great Christmas ornaments with paper!

From urban planning and fish farming to food recycling and the re-invigoration of traditional techniques, a number of great ideas have come out of Japan's smaller towns and cities.

Most of the subjects of this story didn't see themselves where they are now—but all of them found something incredible in the Japanese countryside, leading each to develop a unique and indelible bond to the local community.

Minakami is one exciting gem of a Japanese countryside town!

Takayama is a picturesque mountain town that's beautiful to visit all year round!

Kurikyu Bentwood is known for high-quality bentwood products emblematic of the city of Odate in Akita Prefecture.

Don't take your eyes off this video for a second, or you'll miss seeing the precision and concentration that it takes to design a single bowl.