The Path of the Bow: A Novice's Journey into the World of Kyudo
Kyudo, or ‘the way of the bow’ is a Japanese discipline where what really matters is harmony between the body, the mind and the bow itself.
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Ibara Intern
Aug 19
Awakening the Demons: Ibara's Oni Matsuri Through the Masks
The autumn festival in the city of Ibara is also known as the "Oni Matsuri" (Demon Festival).
Ibara CIR
Aug 6
Into the Mountains of Bisei Town: Week 6&7!
These past couple weeks has seen Guilhem travel up to Bisei, our town of beautiful stars!
Ibara Intern
Jul 31
Immersed in Tradition: My Experience at Sanodo Calligraphy Workshop
Located in Ibara, this workshop is dedicated to the art of Japanese calligraphy. Here is my experience!
Ibara Intern
Jul 29
Boar-tasting experience at Kijitora Shokufudo
Nestled in the green mountains, I was able to discover the local hunting tradition by following an experienced hunter.
Ibara CIR
Jul 26
Japanese Orchestra, Calligraphy and reaching halfway: Weeks 4&5
Read about our intern's experience doing Japanese Calligraphy for the first time and joining a Japanese High School music club!
Ibara Intern
Jul 25
Medieval Town Yumegahara
Medieval Town Yumegahara recreates the atmosphere of a medieval Japanese town dating back over 600 years!
Ibara Intern
Jul 18
Making my own denim satchel
Do you know Ibara's denim ? H.Faire is an artisanal store that bases its work on the use of denim, and I was invited to try to make some!
Ibara Intern
Jul 17
Cultural Assets Centre and fire-starting experience
This cultural center plays a crucial role in restoring and exhibiting various objects and artifacts discovered in archaeological excavations
Ibara Intern
Jul 16
Hirakushi Denchu Art Museum
This museum is dedicated to the artist Hirakushi Denchu. A native of Ibara, he is renowned for his wooden sculptures.
Ibara Intern
Jul 11
Terachi, a shop of Japanese lanterns
It's a small lantern shop with over 100 years of history! In this workshop, it is mainly Chôchin that are made. A special type of lantern
Ibara CIR
Jul 5
Week 2 in Ibara!
Learn about Guilhem's 2nd week in Ibara!
Ibara Intern
Jul 2
Yomeirazu Kannon Temple and Ibara Refresh Park
Located just outside the city, an 8-minute bus ride away, this temple is a shrine dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
Ibara CIR
Jun 27
Welcome Guilhem!
Come learn about our newest intern from ESIEA, France!
Ibara CIR
Jun 14
ESIEA – Ibara: Internship Program
It is June 2024, and we are one week out from the arrival of our new intern from ESIEA Graduate School of Engineering, France.
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Ibara CIR
May 9
[QUIZ] What Ibara Railway Train are you?
Ibara Railway has a variety of trains! For train enthusiasts see what train designs are available and see which one suits your personality!
Ibara CIR
May 2
What is Japanese Kagura?
Find out all about the traditional Japanese theatre that is a well kept secret among locals. The Bicchu Kagura is not to be missed!
Ibara CIR
Apr 25
NEW Gundam Manhole Covers!
See how we make our city more beautiful with manhole covers. A weird and wonderful aspect of Japanese culture!
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