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Keeping the Fire of Folkcraft Burning
Mass-produced items are nice and cheap, but none have the beauty and warmth of handmade objects. This is especially true in Japan, where handcrafted houseware has long been part of daily living. We follow Terry Ellis from the UK, who from his shop in Koenji, Tokyo, promotes the appeal of folkcraft from all over the country and works to adapt it to modern lifestyles. Later on, still in Tokyo, we drop by a beauty salon in Ikebukuro to meet Chinese Shang Haiyi, who trains to become a hairdresser.
Aired: Jul 31, 2023 Genre: DocumentaryDuration: 27m Rating: 0 Country: Japan Production: NHK, NHK Global Media Services
Episodes
01: Fostering the Future of the Countryside02: Hunting with Reverence for Life and Nature03: Hitting the Powdery Backcountry in Safety04: Caring for Patients Like Family05: Life Lessons Learned Through Play06: Preserving the Memories of 3.1107: Bound in Heart by Sumo08: Chin Up! Let's Dance!09: Two-Wheelers Like None Other10: In Search for the Taste of Yashiostan11: Bridging Cultural Gaps in Work and Life12: For Little Smiles Beyond the Ocean13: Never Give Up, Your Chance Will Come14: A Ugandan Teen's Big-league Dream15: Keeping the Fire of Folkcraft Burning16: Glamping Mongolian Style17: Happiness Rests on the Clouds18: Living It Slow in Rural Japan19: A Crafter of Wheelchairs and Smiles20: A Fresh New Breeze in Glass Art21: A Brazilian's Journey to Buddhist Priesthood22: A World of Home Flavors in Saitama23: Kayla's Festival of Friendship24: When Horse, Rider and Bow Become One25: Pastor Istvan's Botanical Blessings26: A Personal Chef with a Personal Touch