The Portrait of an Island: BULL SUMO
Among the Amami Islands of Kagoshima Prefecture is an island that’s expected to become a world heritage site. This island has a long history of bullfighting. Unlike the bullfights of Europe, here on Tokunoshima bovine and human team together to take on their opponents.
The handlers spend every moment they can with the bulls, developing a close relationship. The title matches, held a few times a year, fill the island with an air of excitement. This is the story of Mamoru Higashida championship title holder for the mini-lightweight class.
TRENDING
-
The Tattoos that Marked the Criminals of the Edo Period
Traditional tattoos were strong signifiers; murderers had head tattoos, while theft might result in an arm tattoo.
-
Roland Barthes and Japan
From his travels to Japan in the 1960s, the author drew 'Empire of Signs', a book in which he details the things which caught his attention.
-
Tatsuro Yamashita, King of City Pop
The visionary pop singer and producer, who endowed the Japanese tech-boom as a utopian escape for future generations.
-
Six must-visit spots for photography lovers in Tokyo
From new shops popular with beginners and young enthusiasts to long-established icons, Tokyo’s photography scene offers plenty to discover.
-
‘To Be an Adult Is to Live with Self-Deception’
