The light sound of the balls hitting the tip or plate echoes through the quiet practice area of the Miyazu Amanohashidate Kendama School (Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture). The children follow the balls' movements with serious expressions. When they successfully perform the tricks they've been trying, they burst into smiles.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
