TRAVEL
Art and excellence of Craftsmanships
Katsushika, Tokyo
TRAVEL
2015
30mins Episode(s): 1
english
Japanese
[Beauty of Japan Season 1]
Katsushika ward in downtown Tokyo is one of a few cities where many craftsmen known as “Shokunins” still exist. Many of them work with skills used since the Edo or Meiji periods (late 19th century).
The traditional crafts that they create through careful study of materials, experiences, and techniques are highly valued across the nation.
This documentary shows a variety of craftsmanship downtown, together with the creations that these Shokunins have put their soul and passion into.
*Part of the 'Beauty of Japan' series.
Click here to preview this episode!
Katsushika ward in downtown Tokyo is one of a few cities where many craftsmen known as “Shokunins” still exist. Many of them work with skills used since the Edo or Meiji periods (late 19th century).
The traditional crafts that they create through careful study of materials, experiences, and techniques are highly valued across the nation.
This documentary shows a variety of craftsmanship downtown, together with the creations that these Shokunins have put their soul and passion into.
*Part of the 'Beauty of Japan' series.
Click here to preview this episode!
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