Shamisen at Yasaka Shrine
A Living Heritage Connecting Heaven and Earth Photo by Kazuhiro Yoshimura On 24 August 2025, the timeless sounds of 三味線 shamisen resonated within the sacred grounds of Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto’s Gion district. The performance, offered as a 奉納 hōnō (dedicatory performance), was carried out by 美緒野会 Miono-Kai, an ensemble rooted in the classical tradition […]
Where Beauty Fades, We Remember
Japan, a land of profound grace, is now quietly losing the very essence that once made it unmistakably itself.The soul of craftsmanship, the subtle codes of conduct, the intimate ties to land and season—these are fading, quietly but steadily, in the name of modernity. We do not view this loss with resignation.From our base in […]