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Fukushima’s Old Farming Rituals Come to Life in Haga Hideo’s Photography

During the 1950s the photographer Haga Hideo captured traditional folk festivals in Fukushima Prefecture. Now the memories in his work have come back home, with the presentation of his photographic…

  • Haga Hideo, 101-year-old photographer, documented Fukushima's farming rituals.
  • His photography focused on New Year's straw object ritual and rice deity.
  • Iwaki City Museum preserves Haga's photos to teach regional heritage.

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