Samurai Sword Ceremony - Tokyo Japan
CULTURE MAP 2
•
23s
Master of Tenshin Ryu, Ide Ryūsetsu, demonstrates a special technique at the grave of a Samurai as part of a ceremony honoring the roots of their teachings.
Up Next in CULTURE MAP 2
-
Playing Fute Vôlei - Rio De Janeiro, ...
A group of friends playing a friendly game of Fute Vôlei. A uniquely Brazilian sport, Footvolley (Fute Vôlei) combines elements of football (soccer) and volleyball, but no hands are allowed.
-
Sumo Ceremony - Fukuoka, Japan
The dohyo-iri is more than a ring-entering ritual—it’s a showcase of sumo's rich culture and history. Wrestlers from Juryo (the second division) and Makuuchi (the top division) enter the ring wearing elaborate, colorful kesho-mawashi aprons, each uniquely designed to reflect their individuality a...
-
Sumo Match Preparation - Fukuoka, Japan
cenes from the Grand Sumo Championship showcase athletes throwing salt, drinking water (handed to them by winners of previous matches for good luck), and stomping. The bouts are often delayed multiple times, with minutes of pageantry designed to build anticipation among the crowd. Once the athlet...
