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The City where German Pottery Lives- Miyazaki Prefecture
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[Beauty of Japan Season 2]
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. This documentary depicts his love and passion for his pottery work and the beauty of Miyazaki Prefecture!
Part of "Beauty of Japan- Season 2"!
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. This documentary depicts his love and passion for his pottery work and the beauty of Miyazaki Prefecture!
Part of "Beauty of Japan- Season 2"!
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