
THADDEUS
POPE
PHOTOGRAPHY
Based in Japan, Thaddeus Pope is a documentary photographer with a passion for human-centred visual storytelling. He is available for assignments and workshops in Japan and around the world.
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Karo Nakizumo Festival (Crying Baby Sumo)
Nakizumo or “Baby Crying Sumo” festivals are held in the belief that crying babies will grow to be healthy and strong and have prosperous futures – especially so if the crying is long and loud!
Nada no Kenka Matsuri (Nada Fighting Festival)
The Nada no Kenka Matsuri is an especially high-spirited Shinto festival, which brings the local community together in an annual celebration of great cultural and spiritual significance.
Misasa Onsen Hanayu Festival (Misasa no Jinsho)
Misasa Onsen Hanayu Festival (Misasa no Jinsho) culminates in a giant tug of war between two teams of local men representing the western and eastern parts of Misasa Onsen in Tottori Prefecture.

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Thaddeus Pope is an aspiring documentary filmmaker who has worked on video projects with several NGO’s, including the Hope International Development Agency in Japan, and the Pamulaan Center for Indigenous Peoples Education in the Philippines.
Featured image from the documentary film The Greatest Gift.
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