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Tag: Asia

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
01 May 2019
Artisans

The beginning and end of the Universe in Mizumoto

Hideta Kitazawa, a middle aged man was working keenly on a wooden statue: a komainu

8 Minute Read

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