Journeys in Japan S04E09 · Discovering Tottori Crafts

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Tottori is a major folk craft center in Japan. On this trip, our reporter Dario Ponissi travels across Tottori Prefecture from east to west to discover the world of Shoya Yoshida's folk crafts.

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7. 7 7. Sanriku Coast: Abundant Sea Part 22013-03-12 · 28mThe Sanriku Coast of northeastern Japan is a beautiful area with stunning scenery. It was devastated by the great earthquake and tsunami of March 2011. But life is gradually return
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16. 16 16. Textiles from a Royal Tradition2013-05-14 · 28mIn the old days, the islands of southwestern Japan (present-day Okinawa Prefecture) formed an independent nation, called the Kingdom of Ryukyu. A vibrant culture flourished in thos
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