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Hybrid Identities

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Young Japanese woman weaving on a traditional loom with a holographic YouTube tutorial projection in the background, symbolizing the fusion of tradition and digital learning.
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Digitalization threatens local arts, creating hybrid identities by 2026.

In a small village in rural Japan, a centuries-old weaving technique, once passed down orally, is now primarily learned through YouTube tutorials.

Elise Marrow·September 19, 2026