Blog #Ichinohe

An intimate journey through the spiritual corners of Ichinohe, where Kagura dance, moss-covered shrines, and rural silence reveal a different way of experiencing faith.

There’s something magical about festivals in Japan. As many of you may have seen in movies or anime, festivals here feel deeply emotional filled with energy, nostalgia, and charm. The Fuji Shima Festival in Ichinohe was no exception.

From Bogotá to the heart of Tohoku: this is the story of how I came to Ichinohe, a small town in northern Japan that I now call home. Amidst mountains, festivals, and ancient culture. I share my first impressions and the beginning of an adventure that's just beginning.