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The Art of Mochi Making

A few shrines in Tokyo still celebrate the traditional production of mochi – rice cake- with a small festival around New Year.

Genpuku Shiki

Genpuku-shiki is a ceremony held on Seijin no Hi, the day when Japanese reach the age of 20.

Pockets of Light

On January 13th Japan celebrated the Coming of Age where the 20 year old dress up in kimonos.

Kanchu Misogi

Misogi is a practice of ritual purification often celebrated at the beginning of the New Year. One of the various methods is …

Sumo Dream

Second visit to the Otakebeya-Stable. This time to observe a young sumo hopeful..

Duck Netting

Duck Netting is cultivated in the Imperial Preserves in Saitama Prefecture, preserving a tradition since the Meji-Period. ,

Bungomori Roundhouse

The old Bungomori-Roundhouse in Kita-Kyushu is a relict from the days of steam trains.

Yabusame

Yabusame is the most well-known and formal form of Japanese horseback-archery.

Honoring the Meji Emperor

Emperor Meji was born on November 3rd 1852. To commerate his birthday the Meji-Shrine in Tokyo celebrates