Added to inquiry!
TRAVEL

Rice Pasta that Makes the World Smile- Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture

TRAVEL 2019 30 mins Episode(s): 1 none: None Japanese
Claudia was born in Florence, Italy, and currently runs a restaurant called “Pasta Sorriso” with her husband in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. In Italian, sorriso means “smile” and riso means “rice”. So “Pasta Sorriso” can be interpreted to mean “Rice Pasta that Makes the World Smile”. We take a look at how the rice from Himeji and the pasta-making skills from Florence merge to create a wonderful pasta that makes everyone smile!

Part of "Beauty of Japan- Season 2"!

  •  

    Hokkaido Garden Story
    2011 35 mins

    Hokkaido Garden Story captures the story of 3 individuals who are the creators of three different, well-visited gardens in Hokkaido. This program offers depth and interesting background stories about how these gardens came to be. First introduced is Sayuki Ueno, a famous Japanese gardener, who founded Ueno Farm in Asahikawa....
    more details
  •  

    732 days: The lives of 3 orphans post-earthquake
    2013 24 mins

    732 Days is a heart-wrenching account of the lives of Shohei, Naoki and Yuuki, three siblings who lost both parents and their grandfather in the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami disaster. Shohei, a university student, is determined to become the legal guardian of his younger brother and sister, and...
    more details
  •  

    Honko sama - Appreciation of Harvest Nanto city, Toyama Pref.
    2016 25 minutes

    Honko is one of Jodo Shinshu's Buddhist events that commemorate the virtue of its founder, the Monk Shinran. The event is called differently depending on the region: in Toyama, it's called 'Honko sama'. It's a special event for household devotion. After the ceremony given by a local monk, special dishes...
    more details
  •  

    Professor in a Spiritual City- Ise City, Mie Prefecture
    30 mins

    The Kogakkan University, located in the holy city of Ise, offers programmes which teach students Japanese traditions and history based on Shintoism. This is where Christopher, an American Professor, gives his lectures. What are the main ideas he wants to teach students studying in this holy city? This documentary shows...
    more details