Art takes on new forms with each generation. What began long ago as an appreciation of the world around us has transformed into a view into places our imagination takes us beyond this world. My week in Tokyo encapsulated this in a way, beginning with the natural wonder of Chiyoda, the nostalgic facade of Odaiba, […]
As mentioned in my last post, eisa is an important aspect of Okinawan culture. So much so that it has its own festival, the 10,000 Eisa Dancers Parade. The parade took place in the city of Naha, and is less of a full parade and more of a rotating show. Eisa groups from all over […]
Right after my return from the US, our village of Onna was hosting its annual summer festival (matsuri). This festival brings with it a whole slew of activities, performances, and cuisines, culminating into a fireworks show. Most villages and towns large enough to organize a festival do so during the summer, as I have often […]