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Crazy Science!

ENTERTAINMENT 2008 15 mins Episode(s): 212 ~ english Japanese
Have you ever wondered how far a rubber band-powered car can travel? What the world looks like through the eyes of a bug? Or how to make a rocket out of plastic PET bottles? This educational program teaches kids about science in a fun and casual manner, and attempts to answer any questions you have about science! Join Doctor Yasu and his team (plus dog!) as they try to discover the answers to scientific questions by performing fun experiments in and out of the studio.  

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    The City where German Pottery Lives- Miyazaki Prefecture
    30 mins

    The pottery workshop "Bjorn" in Aoshima Island, Miyazaki City (Miyazaki Prefecture), is where the German potter, Bjorn, works every day on his creations. He first came to Japan when he was 19 years old, just to travel around the country. 30 years have passed since he began living in Miyazaki....
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    Partnership of "Seven Craft Masters" -Hikone Buddhist Altar-
    2015 30 mins

    Hikone Butsudan, or Buddhist altar, is traditional craftwork from the castle town of Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture. Its origins can be dated back to the Edo Period. There are seven steps in the creation process of the altars, which are conducted by the ‘Seven Masters’. Each master is a specialist...
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    'Akagyu Beef' from Aso Aso city, Kumamoto Pref.
    2015 30 minutes

    One of Kumamoto's main productions is 'Akagyu beef' from Aso city, where cattle are raised in the beautiful prairies at Mt. Aso's foot. Not many people know this, but to maintain Aso's wonderful landscape, Akagyu cattle are needed there. With the stunning nature of Mt. Aso with its five peaks,...
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    Village Kabuki Passed on by a Mentor
    2012 30 mins

    Kabuki became a part of Ina village culture in Nagano when it was first performed by travelers in 18th century Edo era. It became known locally as Nakao Kabuki, but was lost with the onset of war. Thanks to village youths and their elder mentor, the tradition was revived, and...
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