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【Exhibition】 “Hokusai Updated”. The whole story, told through masterpieces from Japan and abroad, recently discovered works, and works on public display for the first time. Mori Arts Centre Gallery, Tokyo, until March 24, 2019.

【Festival】 “Hina no Tsurushi Kazari Matsuri” in Inatori Onsen. The Gentle Tradition of Wishing for Girls’ Health and Wellbeing. Izu Peninsula, Inatori Onsen. Jan. 20 – Mar. 31.

【Exhibition】 “Unrivaled Calligraphy: Yan Zhenqing and His Legacy” – Tokyo National Museum Special Exhibition. January 16, 2019 (Wed) – February 24, 2019 (Sun)

“Unbelievable Floriculture in Ukiyo-e” Exhibition Reveals the Edo Period Passion for Gardening. Tobacco and Salt Museum until March 10th, 2019.

Newly Registered UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of the World　Japan’s “Raihō-shin: Ritual Visits of Deities in Masks and Costumes”

10 events across 8 prefectures, from Tōhoku to Okinawa

In November 2018, ten festivals in eight prefectures from Tōhoku in the north of Japan to Okinawa in the south were officially added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list under the title “Raihō-shin, ritual visits of deities in masks and costumes”. Raihō-shin are bizarre-looking deities who come to drive off evil spirits, ward off disaster and herald good fortune and an abundant harvest. The ten rituals that have been inscribed on the UNESCO list are all ancient folk beliefs and religious concepts that continue to be observed today. Similar beliefs are found in all over the world.

Newly Registered UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of the World　Japan’s “Raihō-shin: Ritual Visits of Deities in Masks and Costumes”

Interview: Noritake Satō, expert urushi lacquer craftsman leading restoration work at UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nikkō Shrines and Temples.

National Parks of Japan, Vol.03: Daisen-Oki National Park

National Parks of Japan, Vol.02: Ise-Shima National Park

Cultural Studies Vol.2: Kōdō (Part 2). The introduction of incense into Japan and the development of Kōdō as one of the classical 'arts of refinement'.

Cultural Studies Vol.2: Kōdō (Part 1). The traditonal incense ceremony - how to 'listen' to the fragrance.

Famous gardens of Japan. Mōtsūji Teien – Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture

Getting the Most out of That Art Exhibition, Vol. 8: Duchamp and Japanese Art

Photographer Teiji Morii. Festivals and People: Ōmi-Hachiman Sagichō Fire Festival

Local Theatre Connecting People, No. 1: Kuromori Kabuki, Yamagata.

Once Upon a Japanese Farm. Vol. 1: Wasabi. Part 2 – Daiō Wasabi Farm

Once Upon a Japanese Farm. Vol. 1: Wasabi. Part 1 - Real Wasabi