A Sake Ritual in Rhythm
At Terada Honke, a 350-year-old sake brewery outside Tokyo, brewers still sing traditional work songs while making sake by hand. The songs help workers synchronize the labor-intensive kimoto process—a centuries-old method that relies on naturally occurring microorganisms and wild yeast rather than the faster techniques used by most modern breweries.
The Great Wedding Bread
In northwest Pakistan, Bandu is traditionally baked for weddings and village feasts, when entire communities come together to celebrate. The enormous flatbread is made for sharing, with guests gathering around and eating from the same loaf. It reflects a cornerstone of Pashtun culture, where welcoming guests and sharing food generously are deeply held traditions.