Kurashiki flourished a couple of centuries ago in the Edo Period. An historic district with old merchant residences and storehouses has been beautifully preserved. Kurashiki is still a vibrant city and is also the center of Japan's famed denim industry, which adopts traditional textile and dyeing techniques. In this episode of Journeys in Japan, singer-songwriter and painter Rie Fu learns about appeal of the city through encounters with its people and historical anecdotes. |
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Title: | Kurashiki: Celebrating Heritage | |
Air Date: | April 22, 2014 | |
Runtime: | 30 min | |
Genres: | Travel | |
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