Journeys in Japan - Season 6 Episode 32 Artisans and Beauty: Koshu, Yamanashi
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Koshu is the former name for Yamanashi Prefecture. In feudal times, it was the base for the powerful Takeda warlords and many traditional crafts date back to that era. Koshu Inden is a way of decorating deerskin with designs in lacquer. Fine washi paper is used for calligraphy. And nishikigoi (varicolored carp) are often considered living artworks. Woodblock print artist David Bull visits the Koshu area to discover this world of natural beauty and artisan skill.
- Title: Journeys in Japan
- Year: 2024
- Genre: Documentary
- Country: Japan
- Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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- Keyword: japan, travel, travelogue, japanese cuisine, japanese culture
- Runtime: 28 minutes
- IMDb: 9.00 / 10 by 1 users
- Popularity: 36.175
- First Air Date: Feb 02, 2010
- Last Air date: Oct 08, 2024
- Season: 15 Season
- Episode: 513 Episode
- Language: Japanese, English
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