Matsuri

Floats in Odori

September 16th 2008
As you know Japan is known for its famous festivals which you can find just about in any town in this country and nearly every weekend! Morioka is host to a few major festivals every year. The latest matsuri had women, men and children all dressed up in colourful outfits, parading down the streets with portable shrines and colourful floats all to the sounds of taiko (Japanese drums). The floats w ... read more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more

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Sarah Jackson

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I’m a 24yr old Brisbane Chick heading to the BIG SMOKE...actually not really, but I am taking the plunge and moving to Japan in March to teach English! I will be living in the Iwate prefecture in North Japan. I've herd it's extremely cold in that area, a huge difference compared to the hot & humid Brisbane. I am going with my best-friend Megan; no doubt will be doing some Karaoke (after a few sake of course) should make for some interesting pics! As we’ll be living in the snow filled Iwate we’ll be doing lots of skiing as well, I’ve never seen the snow before - YIPPIE! I’ll be sure to ke... full info

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