Wherever I May Roam

Japan

There are [4] photos and [2] stories about Japan

The whole community plays a role and kids enjoy dressing up and making noise to herald the arrival of the procession as it meanders through the village. by: puritto Views[355]

A portable shrine is hauled through the streets to raucous shouting and music, destined for a site enshrining the agricultural deity. This ritual link to old Japan now rather incongruously shares street space with cars and telephone poles, but that doesn't dampen the local spirit one bit. by: puritto Views[421]

'Sake' rice wine is doled out to eager onlookers with traditional wooden implements and cups. Reverence of natural materials mirrors the respect for the natural forces that grow crops. by: puritto Views[548]

A fearsome-looking mask used in the parade celebrating the harvest and offering thanks. Such frightening visages are abundant in Japan, often having the positive connotation of warding off evil or ill fortune. by: puritto Views[603]

Photos: My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

Monday, 8 Jul 2013 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

I graduated in Law but my passions lie elsewhere. I've tried to do the conventional thing; follow what people just 'do' when they've graduated, but the call of travel and the call of creative work will not be denied. These are the things that make my ... Read more >
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A Local Encounter that Changed my Perspective - A Surreal Subversion

Friday, 19 Apr 2013 | Views [339] | Scholarship Entry

Land of grace, Samurai honour and coy Geisha elegance; quiet restraint and unrivalled politeness, ruled by obscure social cues impenetrable to the western mind - these things I had been taught. Still I was lost. With primitive language skills and even ... Read more >

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