Kanpai Meets Japan curates journeys into the heart of rural Japan,
where you meet the people who call these places home and experience their food, culture, and way of life.
We believe travel is more than visiting destinations—
it’s about creating meaningful connections.
By spending time with locals and listening to their stories,
you’ll discover the warmth and authenticity found in everyday Japan.
You’ll also meet dedicated artisans
from sake brewers to traditional craftspeople — and feel the passion behind their work.
The connections you make along the way may just become
the reason you’ll want to return to Japan’s countryside.


Tours & Activities

Private Tours
A casual tour where you can enjoy spontaneous, once-in-a-lifetime encounter.
A casual tour where you can enjoy spontaneous, once-in-a-lifetime encounter.


Group Tours
Join a shared tour and explore popular destinations with fellow travelers.
Join a shared tour and explore popular destinations with fellow travelers.


Experiences & Activities
Discover hands-on cultural experiences and outdoor activities unique to Japan.
Discover hands-on cultural experiences and outdoor activities unique to Japan.
Let’s meet them!
Stories of Wonderful People Across Japan
We will spotlight producers and business owners active across the country and introduce them along with their stories.
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Sake brewing in the two hometowns of Namie and Nagai and the revival of the man of the sea sake -


The life of a woodworker who makes use of things instead of throwing them away and the true way of life through creativity -


Meet the old and new modern lumberjacks who put the mountains first -


Continuing to cultivate the times, walking alongside his family, and connecting the countryside and the city through agriculture
What’s new
Discover the latest stories, encounters and landscapes from our journeys across Japan.From local festivals to heartwarming moments with the people we meet—,
here’s what’s new in Kanpai Meets Japan.










