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The new program Heritage Mediator Kengo Fukui is here!
In this program, we bring you live coverage of news and events related to culture and the arts.
Let’s explore together how cultural events connect with the society we live in. Feel free to share your thoughts and comments!
Today’s episode is titled “Reporting from Fujinomiya, Shizuoka: The Surprising Historical Ties Between Mount Fuji and Britain—and Their Legacy Today.”
In this episode, we bring you a report from Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, by 8bitNews journalist Tomoyuki Mishima.
Together, we trace the history of Fujinomiya and Mount Fuji, exploring the unexpected connections between Japan’s iconic mountain and Britain, and how those connections continue to resonate today.
About Kengo Fukui
Kengo Fukui is a Heritage Mediator.
Born in Shimane Prefecture, Japan, in 1998, he studied arts management and cultural policy at university and researched the sustainability of traditional performing arts. He works to open up culture and the arts to wider audiences through dialogue.
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