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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
FestivalsMasks

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
FestivalsTravels

Flower Power

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

7 Minute Read
12 April 2020
Festivals

A question of faith

Catholic faith is used to bring together people from all parts of Spain in a celebration of Joy.

12 Minute Read
09 February 2020
Travels

Yokocho – Through Side Streets and Alleyways

The word yokocho has become a symbol of the great japanese cities like Tokyo and Osaka.

8 Minute Read
10 January 2020
Artisans

Everyday happiness in everyday items

Near Izumo city, in Japan, there is a place that questions if everyday items can also be artistic.

8 Minutes Read
06 August 2019
Travels

Bundi shows its true colors

Bundi is a small city when compared with other places in Rajasthan. It’s dominated by the impressive old fort.

7 Minutes Read
17 July 2019
Artisans

A man of Honor

Mr. Aureliano has been making capes of honor for years. Sitting at his sewing machine, lit by the light that comes in from the window.

5 Minute Read
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