Seasoning the Seasons (2012)
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
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1. Sendai: A City Founded by a Legendary Samurai2019-01-21 · 28mSendai, on the Japanese island of Honshu, is the largest city in the Tohoku region, northeastern Japan. It was founded in 1601 by Date Masamune, a samurai whose name is known to al
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2. Kamaishi: The Resilient City of Steel2019-03-11 · 28mKamaishi, in Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan is home to a steelworks with a history of 130 years, and is known as a "city of steel." Before the end of World War II, Kamaishi
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3. Awaji Island: Mythical Birthplace of Japan2019-03-25 · 28mAwaji Island is the largest island in the Seto Inland Sea. From ancient times, Awaji has been known as "Japan's Foodstore," and local fish have, down the years, been presented to t
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4. A Walk around the Imperial Palace: A Journey Down the Ages2019-04-28 · 28mIn central Tokyo, surrounded by skyscrapers and inside a moat, is the Imperial Palace, the home of Japan's Emperor. The Imperial Palace was formerly Edo Castle. The Emperor moved t
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5. Songs of Okinawa: The Bonds of Community2019-07-08 · 28mSongs are part of the fabric of life in Okinawa Prefecture. When a song rings out, everyone naturally starts to dance. Okinawa is a prefecture in the south of Japan composed of a m
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6. Tsukuda and Tsukishima: A Summer of Fishermen's Festival2019-09-08 · 28mTsukuda and Tsukishima, in central Tokyo, are areas that were all sea about 400 years ago. Fishermen from Osaka Prefecture landfilled and created this piece of land. The prayers of
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7. Hachijo-Jima: A Place to Rest on the Road of Life2019-11-03 · 28mThe island of Hachijo-jima is 290km south of Tokyo but officially part of the city. It is formed from 2 volcanoes. The island's topology is the result of repeated eruptions. People
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