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Tag: Asia

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
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
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
27 April 2020
TraditionsTravels

Flower Power

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

7 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
13 June 2019
Travels

Fragrances in Black and White

The chinese letters used to spell Hong Kong mean Fragrant Harbour. In other times it used to be a port of commerce for incense.

4 Minutes Read
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