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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.
Ibara Intern
Aug 22, 2024


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 Intern
Aug 19, 2024


Bisei Astronomical Observatory
Located in Bisei, in the town of Ibara, this observatory is renowned for its modern facilities for observing stars and celestial objects.
Ibara Intern
Aug 5, 2024


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 31, 2024


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 Intern
Jul 29, 2024


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 CIR
Jul 26, 2024


Medieval Town Yumegahara
Medieval Town Yumegahara recreates the atmosphere of a medieval Japanese town dating back over 600 years!
Ibara Intern
Jul 25, 2024


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 18, 2024


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 17, 2024


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 16, 2024


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 Intern
Jul 11, 2024


Japanese sweets-making at Kagetsudou
For this activity, we went to a Japanese sweets shop to create our own manjuu, a japanese sweet.
Ibara Intern
Jul 8, 2024


Week 2 in Ibara!
Learn about Guilhem's 2nd week in Ibara!
Ibara CIR
Jul 5, 2024


Bento Making at Sengyo Fishmonger
This fishmonger is part of the Donburi network and is in the centre of Ibara, a 15-minute walk from the station.
Ibara Intern
Jul 3, 2024


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 Intern
Jul 2, 2024

Welcome Guilhem!
Come learn about our newest intern from ESIEA, France!
Ibara CIR
Jun 27, 2024

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