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    The Mooka Steam Locomotive, Cherry Blossom, and Rape Blossom Highway
    2017 30 mins

    [Festivals of Japan Season 1] Mooka, in Tochigi Prefecture, is a city that prides itself on its steam locomotive, cherry blossoms, and rape blossoms. Within the city, there is an area called "Sakuramachi," where 1,000 cherry blossom trees line the railway line. Every spring, the steam locomotive runs through a...
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    Narumi Shibori of Arimatsu-The Town Where Ai Sways in the Breeze (Aichi Prefecture)
    2021 25 minutes

    [Colors in Japan] The town of Arimatsuis renowned for its tie-dyed "noren" store curtains, crafted using traditional shibori techniques. We explore the passion and dedication of local artisans who continue to practice and innovate in the field of shibori. Click here to preview this episode! Part of the "Colors in...
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    Ubasute
    2014

    Best Local Production at the 2015 Tokyo Drama Awards. The "yutori" generation of Japan is said to be one of the laziest in society. Being raised in a pressure-free education system, they are often criticized for poor results and lack of drive in the workplace. Touma (Kensuke Owada), at age...
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    At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
    2019 30 mins

    Venetia Stanley-Smith has lived in the Ohara district of Kyoto for almost 20 years. She is a firm believer in living in accordance with nature, and utilizes its gifts in all aspects of daily living. Venetia’s garden is filled with over 100 varieties of seasonal herbs. She uses them in...
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