On this episode of Japan Station, I talk to photographer and journalist Michael Magers. Michael has spent over a decade documenting shokunin (artisans/crafworkers) across Japan. During that time has has had many extremely unique expriences such as ama divers, participating in Osaka's infamous Danjiri Festival, and getting tattooed by a traditional Japanese tattoo artist. He talks about those experiences and much more in today's episode! 👉Topics Discussed About how Michael Magers started doing photography work in Japan About working on Rice, Noodlem Fish About shokunin culture in Japan What is shokunin culture About preserving shokunin culture About his most memorable food experiences in Japan About diving with ama About getting tattooed in Japan (irezumi) About participating in Osaka's infamous Danjiri Festival About efforts being made to preserve dying traditions in Japan About preserving the knowledge of Japan's aging shokunin/artisans And more 👉Subscribe to the Podcast! 👉Support on Patreon & Ko-fi https://patreon.com/japankyo 👉Links, Videos, Etc. For more about Michael Magers https://mpmagers.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mpmagers 👉Follow on Social Media Â
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