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.

The autumn festival in the city of Ibara is also known as the "Oni Matsuri" (Demon Festival).

These past couple weeks has seen Guilhem travel up to Bisei, our town of beautiful stars!

Located in Ibara, this workshop is dedicated to the art of Japanese calligraphy. Here is my experience!

Read about our intern's experience doing Japanese Calligraphy for the first time and joining a Japanese High School music club!

Medieval Town Yumegahara recreates the atmosphere of a medieval Japanese town dating back over 600 years!

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!

This cultural center plays a crucial role in restoring and exhibiting various objects and artifacts discovered in archaeological excavations

This museum is dedicated to the artist Hirakushi Denchu. A native of Ibara, he is renowned for his wooden sculptures.

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

Learn about Guilhem's 2nd week in Ibara!

This fishmonger is part of the Donburi network and is in the centre of Ibara, a 15-minute walk from the station.

Located just outside the city, an 8-minute bus ride away, this temple is a shrine dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy.

Come learn about our newest intern from ESIEA, France!

It is June 2024, and we are one week out from the arrival of our new intern from ESIEA Graduate School of Engineering, France.

Ibara Railway has a variety of trains! For train enthusiasts see what train designs are available and see which one suits your personality!

Find out all about the traditional Japanese theatre that is a well kept secret among locals. The Bicchu Kagura is not to be missed!

See how we make our city more beautiful with manhole covers. A weird and wonderful aspect of Japanese culture!

井原市はどんな場所ですか？ Ibara is small. 井原市は小さいです。 When I was assigned to Ibara from the JET Program, I would be lying if I said I didn’t have...