Added to inquiry!
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!

  •  

    Call Me Dad - In Search of a Treatment for Rett Syndrome -
    2020 55 minutes

    This documentary follows Tetsuji Tanioka over a period of 3 years, as he cares for his daughter with Rett Syndrome. A rare neurological refractory disease that occurs almost exclusively in females, the condition leads to regression in physical and linguistic ability. Worldwide, only one in fifteen thousand are afflicted and...
    more details
  •  

    Coming Home
    2004

    Best Drama Award at The National Association of Commercial Broadcasters in Japan. Yoko escaped her small port town in Japan where she was raised by her mother, to pursue her dream of becoming an actress in Tokyo. Finally about to make her big break, her mother’s sudden illness brings Yoko...
    more details
  •  

    TASTE JAPAN
    2019 30 mins

    Watch as popular Taiwanese actor Figaro visits Aomori Prefecture and encounters the many delicious food products the prefecture has to offer. Along the way, he will draw inspiration from the local cuisine he tastes to create original recipes of his own. Throughout his trip, Figaro is touched by the heartfelt...
    more details
  •  

    The Castle town where Kingyo Goldfish swim Yamato koriyama city, Nara Pref.
    2014 30mins

    [Beauty of Japan Season 1] Kingyosukui, “goldfish scooping”, is one of the typical games often seen in summer festivals across Japan. The history of goldfish production in Yamato Koriyama city dates back to the mid-Edo period when the Yamato koriyama clansmen resided in their castle town. It is one of...
    more details