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In this week's Journeys in Japan, we visit Mino City in Aichi Prefecture, a town famous for Japanese traditional paper "Washi". Washi is made from the fibers of tree bark and all handmade by traditional artisans has a beautiful appearance and texture. There are about 30 artisans who still produce washi in the traditional way. Tatsuo Ichikawa is one of oldest washi artisans in Mino city. He took over from his father in the family business. He explained to us how washi is made. (Excerpt)
- Released: Jan 01, 1970
- Runtime: 00:28:14 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars:
- Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Se-1 Ep-2. Toyama City, Toyama 2010-03-02
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Se-1 Ep-4. Naoshima, Kagawa: Island of Art 2010-04-06
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Se-1 Ep-10. Toyokawa, Aichi 2010-05-25
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Se-1 Ep-11. Himeji, Hyogo 2010-06-01
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Se-1 Ep-12. Naruto, Tokushima 2010-06-15
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Se-1 Ep-15. Geo-Touring in Kyushu 2010-07-06
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Se-1 Ep-16. Mino City, Gifu 2010-07-13
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Se-1 Ep-20. Spring & Summer 2010 Highlights 2010-09-07
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Se-1 Ep-23. Ashikaga City, Tochigi 2010-09-28
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Se-1 Ep-26. Hita City, Oita 2010-10-19
