Life In Kochi & Manga Experience

OVERVIEW

Learn about Kochi's customs and folk beliefs to pop culture with a day-long excursion to Kami City. Your journey begins with two experiences: Manga and the Folk belief "Izanagi-ryu". The Izanagi-ryu does not have a founder or religious sites like that of a shrine or temple, nor does it have an organizational structure like a religious sect or cult. At first, you can enjoy watching Izanagi-ryu Kagura is a ritual dance which has been transmitted in the Monobe region of Kami City since the past and holds high cultural value. After that everyone will experience of cutting the sacred pepper wands "gohei". Enjoy drawing demonstration and discussion with an active manga artist of Kochi. Those who wish can also have a drawing experience. After lunch at a local restaurant, we will head to the fluff factory, the last stop of the trip, to watch artisans make colorful "fluffs" that are traditionally given to a newborn son in hopes of a prosperous future.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.