在日本，扇子是日常生活的一部分Mr. Hasegawa, 74, has made uchiwa for about 20 years.Credit... 佳美 (10) 半夜筆談(林皎碧)扇子(2024.1.9)....扇子與中國文化(莊申著) (1992)；莊嚴及莊家四兄弟: 莊申、莊因、莊喆、莊靈
Takeyoshi Kono twining string around the bamboo ribs of a fan at the Marugame Uchiwa Museum in Marugame, Japan.Credit...Andrew Faulk for The New York Times
In Japan, a Fan Is Part of Everyday Life
Ninety percent of paddle-style fans, called uchiwa, are made in the island city of Marugame.
Takeyoshi Kono twining string around the bamboo ribs of a fan at the Marugame Uchiwa Museum in Marugame, Japan.Credit...Andrew Faulk for The New York Times
Akiyoshi Hasegawa is an artisan employed by the Kagawa Prefecture Fan Cooperative. Mr. Hasegawa, 74, has made uchiwa for about 20 years.Credit...Andrew Faulk for The New York Times
The traditional Japanese art of kintsugi is used to repair broken ceramics. It also helps restore the memories that they hold. https://www3.nhk.Read more
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"Naputa" (or more commonly Neputa) refers to the large, illuminated floats featured in the Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri in Aomori Prefecture, a tradition showcased on NHK WORLD's "MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan" program, which highlights Japan's vibrant local festivals, explaining how these floats originated from summer work rituals to ward off drowsiness and evolved into spectacular parades with mythic imagery and music. About the "MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan" ProgramFocus: This NHK WORLD-JAPAN series explores diverse traditional festivals (matsuri) across Japan. Content: Each episode delves into the history, community spirit, and unique rituals behind a specific festival, like the Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai (Iwate) or Niihama Taiko Matsuri (Ehime). The Neputa Festival (Hirosaki)Floats: Enormous, brightly lit floats (Neputa) decorated with warrior figures, beautiful women, and mythological scenes are paraded. Origin: A 300-year-old tradition from Aomori, believed to have started as "Nemuri Nagashi" (banishing drowsiness) to keep farmers focused during summer. Atmosphere: Accompanied by drums, flutes, bells, and energetic calls, creating a fantasy world. Where to Find ItYou can watch episodes of MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan on the NHK WORLD-JAPAN website.
Namahage: Oga - MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan | NHK WORLD-JAPAN The *MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan* broadcast on May 20, 2025 has an episode on namahage called *Oga*. The episode features: * * NHKニュース
Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri: Hirosaki | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Enormous floats called neputa paraded through the streets are the highlight of Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefect... NHKニュース
Traditional festivals called matsuri are found all over Japan. In this series, we present diverse matsuri and the preparations leading up to them.Read more
On New Year's Eve, performers dress as terrifying monsters called namahage. They barge into people's homes, condemning laziness and frightening children.
At the Niihama Taiko Matsuri in Niihama, Ehime Prefecture, teams of around 150 people carry taikodai: three-tonne parade floats housing a huge taiko drum.
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MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan
is an NHK WORLD-JAPAN television program that explores Japan's vibrant traditional festivals (matsuri) by showcasing unique local events, their history, the deep community involvement, and the dedication of people keeping these centuries-old customs alive, featuring various festivals like the torch-lit Taimatsu Akashi, the elegant Etchu Owara-Kaze-no-Bon, and the powerful Niihama Taiko Matsuri. Each episode focuses on a specific festival, highlighting its origins, cultural significance, and the local efforts to preserve it, often with UNESCO recognition or ancient roots.
Key Aspects of the Program
Focus on Local Culture: The series delves into regional festivals, revealing the unique stories and traditions of different prefectures.
Community Spirit: It emphasizes how communities organize and participate in these events, from building floats to performing ancient dances.
Preservation of Tradition: Episodes often feature the passion of local residents working to keep these often-ancient practices from fading away.
UNESCO Recognition: Some featured festivals, like the Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai, have been registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Examples of Featured Festivals
Taimatsu Akashi (Sukagawa, Fukushima): Giant flaming torches are constructed and paraded to commemorate a historic battle.
Etchu Owara-Kaze-no-Bon (Toyama): Elegant music, dance, and songs performed by locals for a bountiful harvest.
Niihama Taiko Matsuri (Ehime): Teams carry massive, heavy parade floats (taikodai) in spectacular displays of strength.
Hiroshima Akitakata Kagura: A highly stylized votive dance performed in a dedicated hall year-round.
You can find more details and watch episodes on the NHK WORLD-JAPAN website.
Taimatsu Akashi: Sukagawa - The Heartbeat of Japan
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Etchu Owara-Kaze-no-Bon: Yatsuo-machi - MATSURI
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Etchu Owara-Kaze-no-Bon is a 300-year-old matsuri held in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture. Eleven neighb...
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MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai is an elegant and dynamic dance, accompanied by flutes and taiko drum...
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Hyoge Matsuri: Kagawa-cho - NHK WORLD-JAPAN
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Hyoge Festival takes place in Asano-chiku, in Kagawa-cho. This part of Japan, in Kagawa Prefecture...
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世界各地的機場、車站和街角都擺放著鋼琴，讓大家彈奏。加入我們，一起探索演奏者的生活故事。了解更多
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NHK 的「我的街頭鋼琴」是 NHK WORLD-JAPAN 頻道播出的一檔溫馨系列節目，展示了世界各地公共場所擺放的鋼琴，記錄了人們彈奏和分享音樂的故事。節目中也特別聚焦日本的澀谷、四萬十、鹿兒島和弘前等地。節目著重展現了這些鋼琴如何成為人們在日常生活中進行自發性音樂表達和建立人際聯繫的焦點，並經常使用固定攝影機記錄真實時刻。
Pianos are placed in airports, stations and on street corners around the world for anyone to play. Join us in unraveling the life stories of performers.Read more
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NHK's "
My Street Piano" is a heartwarming series on NHK WORLD-JAPAN that showcases pianos placed in public spaces worldwide, capturing stories of people playing them and sharing music, with specific episodes focusing on locations like Shibuya, Shimanto, Kagoshima, and Hirosaki in Japan. The show highlights how these pianos become focal points for spontaneous musical expression and human connection in everyday life, often featuring fixed cameras to record authentic moments.
What it's About:
Public Pianos: Pianos are set up in busy stations, shopping streets, parks, and even airports.
Life Stories: The program focuses on the individuals who stop to play, revealing their personal stories and emotions through music.
Global & Local Focus: While featuring pianos globally, NHK also highlights installations within Japan, showing diverse Japanese locations.
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