Kumano Fude Matsuri (Brush Festival)
It’s all about the calligraphy (and, more recently, make up) brushes at this festival which celebrates Kumano’s claim to fame. One of our favorite days out in autumn.
Read moreIt’s all about the calligraphy (and, more recently, make up) brushes at this festival which celebrates Kumano’s claim to fame. One of our favorite days out in autumn.
Read moreThe small town of Kumano, east of Hiroshima city produces the bulk of Japan’s calligraphy brushes (fude). Every autumn, the
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