Our reporter Rachel tours workshops specializing in various traditional handicrafts in Echizen, Fukui Pref. Cabinetmakers use no nails to assemble the wooden cabinets. Washi paper making has a history in the city going back 1,500 years. And Rachel watches artisans making the knives, now popular overseas. She even experiences making a paper knife herself. Also, we show you some of Japan's beautiful, winter scenery, and we give you some tips on how to use smart cards to travel around Japan. |
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Title: | Winter Wonderland & The Handicrafts of Echizen, Fukui Pref. | |
Air Date: | January 16, 2017 | |
Runtime: | 30 min | |
Genres: | Travel | |
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