Kristina Minami, known as @sugalenin, shares rural Japan, local crafts and slower journeys through her travel stories and Inner Japan tours.
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Kristina shared a three-day route linking incense-making, a farmhouse dinner, Yura’s fish auction and a sea-view hot spring stay, with advice for traveling with or without a car.
inner-japan.comRead the Awaji itineraryHer food guide follows the island’s fishing and farming communities, from Kairi’s farm-to-table meals to Yura’s working fish auction, Sumoto food stops and onion harvesting.
inner-japan.comRead the Awaji food guideKristina introduced hands-on workshops in roof-tile clay, incense, indigo dyeing, soil art and pottery, explaining how visits can support local craftspeople.
inner-japan.comExplore the craft workshopsKristina wrote a wetland hiking guide with photography by Benjamin Beech. It covers the route from Hinoemata through Numayama Pass to Lake Ozenuma, mountain lodge bookings and responsible hiking.
inner-japan.comRead the Oze hiking guideIn another collaboration with photographer Benjamin Beech, Kristina explored Hinoemata’s mountain food, kabuki traditions, hot springs and community life.
inner-japan.comRead the Hinoemata guideFollow her stories, or plan a slower journey with Inner Japan.
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