Deeper Japan Expands Products in Kyushu with Launch of 8 New Experiences, Attracting Inbound Attention from Europe, US, and Australia

In the latest round of cultural experience creation, the development of products in the Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Saga regions aims to generate increased attention from inbound travelers from Europe, the US, and Australia, among others.

Deeper Japan, a service that provides online reservations for traditional cultural experiences for inbound visitors to Japan and operated by Deeper Travel Co., Ltd., works in direct collaboration with artisans, artists, and nature guides from areas all across Japan. The latest release of 8 new cultural experiences in the Kyushu region expands not only the company’s area of operations, but also opportunities for curious travelers to connect deeper with authentic Japanese culture.

Deeper Japan’s business model, which discovers local, hidden culture and refines the content into high-quality, value-added experiential products seamlessly accessible to inbound travelers, actively encourages exploration of a greater range of areas within Kyushu, as well as the time spent traveling through each region.

The Latest Cultural Experiences Launched

**Make Ramen Noodles, Fukuoka’s Representative Cuisine**
Fukuoka is famed for tonkatsu ramen, a dish defined by its pure white pork bone soup, a heaping amount of toppings, and thin, high-quality noodles. At this culinary studio, which crafts their ramen using a blend of fragrant wheat flour noodle and stock enhanced with soy sauce, learn more about Fukuoka’s rich food culture and learn how to create this iconic menu yourself.

**Craft Handmade Senko Hanabi Fireworks By Hand**
Add an illumination sparkle of culture and craft journeys to Kyushu with this sparkler crafting experience. Learn about the explosive origins of the craft and learn how to create the fireworks directly from an artisan. Precise calculations combine with ephemeral beauty for a wholly-unique immersion into Japanese culture.

**Enjoy the Breeze of Handcrafted Shiba Fans**
Characterized by the application of persimmon tannin, which strengthens the washi paper, increases durability, and acts as a natural insect repellent, Shiba uchiwa fans are a local speciality of the Kumamoto region. Guided by artisans with over 400 years of family history crafting fans, take a tour of the studio and then learn how to make your own hand-made fan.

**Witness Katana Sword Forging in Arita**
Arita, known as the birthplace of Arita-ware and porcelain production in Japan, offers an environment that suits more than just ceramics. Fueled by the fertile soil and rich natural resources in the region, katana swordsmiths have began exploring katana forging in Arita. From in-depth discussions about the materials and process, to witnessing the forging of a blade, feel the intense yet delicate spirit of katana sword crafting.

Facing the Future:

The startup’s planned expansions include both the development of domestic areas, such as Kyushu, as well as advancement of operation into overseas markets, with a primary focus on European and East Asian countries for the first round of growth.

Deeper Japan’s current business model implemented in Japan’s domestic market, which focuses on transcending differences in language and cultural values to provide enriching travel experiences, will be utilized as a standard to foster travel infrastructure in other locations. This development aims to provide enhanced experiential products to a wider range of intellectually-curious travelers worldwide.

About Deeper Japan

Deeper Japan is a brand operated by Deeper Travel Co., Ltd that allows visitors to Japan to seamlessly book traditional cultural experiences that are otherwise difficult to access. By carefully selecting high-quality cultural and immersive natural experiences, and directly collaborating with skilled craftsmen and artists at the forefront, Deeper Japan promotes mutual understanding between different cultures through travel and actively preserves tradition and diversity.

Focus is primarily given to small groups of guests, providing an opportunity for deeper interaction between craftsmen and guests rather than large-scale, superficial experiences. Additionally, certified interpreter guides are employed to ensure interpretation in the guests' native languages whenever possible. Approximately 80 percent of Deeper Japan's clientele comprises independent travelers from Europe, the United States, and Australia.

Through partnerships with non-profit organizations, collaborations with NGOs, and alliances with local governments and tourist associations, Deeper Japan assists in supporting regional economic development and the conservation of cultural heritage.

Deeper Japan Expands Products in Kyushu with Launch of 8 New Experiences, Attracting Inbound Attention from Europe, US, and Australia

The Latest Cultural Experiences Launched

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