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Digitized Forest at the World Heritage Site of Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto Art by teamLab - TOKIO INKARAMI
World Heritage Tadasu no Mori Forest at Shimogamo Shrine Transforms into an Interactive Digital Art and Light Space

【Event】Kyoto Geijutsu Hanabi Fireworks – Dedicated to the Celebration of the Enthronement of the Emperor. May 29, 2019, Kyoto Racecourse.

【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.

English rakugo artist, Diane Kichijitsu. Inspired to share her love and knowledge of Japanese tradition and culture with a worldwide audience.

Diane Kichijitsu

Energetic and outgoing English rakugo artist Diane Kichijitsu shares her fascination for Japanese culture with the world through tea ceremony and her rakugo performance. A licenced kitsuke (kimono dressing) teacher, Diane’s deep love of Japanese culture is evident in the beautiful kimono she wears. Diane, who originally hails from Liverpool, spoke to Manabi-Japan about the aspects of Japan that captivate her.

English rakugo artist, Diane Kichijitsu. Inspired to share her love and knowledge of Japanese tradition and culture with a worldwide audience.

Thoughts on the Arts. A Conversation with Living National Treasure, Bandō Tamasaburō.

The Birds of Japan　Yairochō – The Fairy Pitta

Visiting Japan’s National Parks Daisen-Oki National Park Livestock Farming on the Oki Islands

What Exactly Is the Henro? Shikoku’s 88 Temple Pilgrimage

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'.

The Samurai Sense of Beauty Castles of Japan Part 3 Matsue Castle

Famous Gardens of Japan Vol.3 Tenryūji Teien Garden, Kyōto City

Michihiro Suzuki – The Seasons and the Natural World Vol.03. O-Higan

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

Strolling the Rice Terraces Vol.4 Shiroyone Senmaida Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture

Behind Every Great Sake, There’s a Story. Yachiyoden Shōchū Distillery