This article shares an indigo dyeing experience in Japan with international guests, explaining traditional Japanese indigo dye techniques, the fermentation process of natural indigo, and how microorganisms sustain the dye vats. It also reflects on the trade-offs between authentic craftsmanship and the convenience required for tourist experiences.

We are moving to new social media platforms from Facebook and Instagram. 新しいSNSに引っ越します。

Tea ceremony workshop held at 220 years old "gassho-zukuri" Japanese old house located in Hase, Kamakura.

Japanese seasonal decoration, 'shitsurai' for the spring peach festival and 'Hina-matsuri' by Chieko Hirota. 広田千悦子さんによる「日本のしつらい」シリーズ「桃の節句」。英

Mariko Miki, producer and writer of LOCAL FOCUS was interviewed by Tokyo Shimbun Newspaper. 制作メンバー・三木真理子が東京新聞の取材を受けました。