Project Report : Miyagi
Miyagi : Tokyo : Osaka : Hiroshima

A meeting on the shinkansen bullet train on the way to Sendai.

Mr. Ogawa, a teacher at Shiogama High School, takes the participants to see the Shiogama Kagura Preservation Society practice.

Participants watch koto practice.

It’s dark, and Boram and Kyungju have trouble getting good shots. “Help!” Honda-san, the Miyagi team photographer, is in great demand.

During breaks, members of the Preservation Society explain the meaning and history of the kagura dances to FOJ participants.

Alice tries on a kagura (Shinto dance and music) costume.

With the owner of the o-dango-ya (dumpling shop) as a model, the team learns about composition and angles.

Alice leads the group in the interview. Boram and Kyungju wondered why the shop is closed so early in the day, but they still find it hard to speak up.

Mr. Ogawa gives the team a lesson on the geography of the city from the roof of Shiogama High School.

Participants learn tips on shooting and things to keep in mind when selecting photos for their final presentation.