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08 May 2021
ArtisansTraditions

A Drink from the Land of the Gods

Juji Asahi brewery, in Izumo, Shimane prefecture, produces quality sake with the gifts nature provides.

9 Minute Read
07 February 2021
ArtisansTraditions

Deep Blue

Nagatasenkoujou is one of the last workshops in Japan dedicated to the dyeing art of Tsutsugaki Aizome.

9 Minutes Read
24 January 2021
MasksTraditions

Ousilhão: where the sacred meets the profane

Saint Stephen’s day is celebrated all over the world, but it’s on a village of Trás-os-Montes that these celebrations are more peculiar.

7 Minutes Read
05 December 2020
Traditions

Celebrating Autumn in Tochigi

Every two years the city of Tochigi becomes the stage for one of the many festivals happening in Japan during Autumn.

7 Minutes Read
01 November 2020
Artisans

The last cooper in Bucelas

Inheriting the trade of his father, “Zé Espiga” began working to help him build and fix kegs and barrels

7 Minute Read
02 August 2020
Travels

Point and Click Country

In Iceland, every corner of the road you turn, you will be surprised by an amazing landscape

7 Minute Read
04 July 2020
ArtisansMasks

Giving shape to demons and heroes

There is a very special place in Hamada, Shimane prefecture: the Kakita family Iwami Kagura mask workshop

8 Minutes Read
13 June 2020
MasksTraditions

The Gods are Entertained

In Hamada, in Shimane prefecture, Iwami Kagura is in people’s DNA.

7 Minutes Read
10 May 2020
Artisans

Penknives, Pokers, and ‘Pica-portas’

Mr. Tibério Delgado, despite his almost 80 years of age, is still working the hot iron, shaping it in many ways.

4 Minutes Read
27 April 2020
TraditionsTravels

Flower Power

During the cherry blossom season one can really witness the Japanese connection with nature

7 Minute Read
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