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29 December 2024
Festivals

Bugaku: From Imperial Courts to Akita’s Mountains

Every January, Akita’s snowy mountains host the Dainichido Bugaku festival, showcasing 1,300 years of tradition through a blend of imperial court dances and local customs.

5 Minute Read
12 May 2024
Festivals

Burning Desires

The lifecycle of Japan’s lucky Daruma dolls

5 Minutes Read
14 April 2024
Festivals

Sunrise, Mikoshi and Saltwater

Hamaori Sai: a great festival off the coast of Kanagawa

4 Minutes Read
01 April 2024
Travels

Yatai Nights

The soul of Japan’s street cuisine

5 Minutes Read
25 March 2024
Festivals

Flames and Faith

The unforgettable energy of Ushitsu’s Abare Matsuri

8 Minutes Read
08 May 2021
Artisans

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
Artisans

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
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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
Festivals

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
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