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Century-Old Historic Houses

TRAVEL 2011 60 mins Episode(s): 150+ (ongoing) japanese Japanese
In this show, Norito Yashima and Riho Makise -famous Japanese actors- visit  old historic houses lived in by people for many generations. The houses range from celebrity houses, time-honored restaurants, to VIP guest houses. Watch as they marvel at the different architectural wonders they encounter every episode, and explore the varying histories behind each pillar, window, roof, and wall. Each house contains great history, and carries the spirit of its residents within them!

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