Overview
The Izumo area of Shimane Prefecture, in western Japan, is an ancient land of myths and legends. It is famous throughout Japan for its handicrafts (mingei in Japanese). In Yasugi, weavers prepare the complex indigo-dyed Hirose-gasuri fabric. And in Oku-Izumo, there is a long history of swordsmiths forging traditional tama-hagane steel to produce samurai swords. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, French designer Maïa Maniglier explores the beauty of the arts and crafts created in this area, where people still feel connection with nature.
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5 - 1Murakami: City of Salmon and Sake January 28, 2014 -
5 - 2Hiroshima: The City of Hope February 04, 2014
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5 - 3A Passion for Mechanical Magic: Aichi February 11, 2014
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5 - 4Kobe: Neighborhoods Reborn February 25, 2014
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5 - 5Tochigi: Secret World of Samurai and Hot Spring March 04, 2014
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5 - 6Sanriku: Lives Intertwined with the Sea March 11, 2014
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5 - 7Nagatoro: Natural Forests and Pure Ice March 18, 2014
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5 - 8Kohoku: Life Close to Buddhist Deities March 25, 2014
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5 - 9Sanjo: Forging Tradition and Craftsmanship April 01, 2014
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5 - 10Kyoto in Spring Part 1: Discovering Dolls' Day Traditions April 08, 2014
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5 - 11Kyoto in Spring Part 2: Discovering the World of Incense April 15, 2014
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5 - 12Kurashiki: Celebrating Heritage April 22, 2014
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5 - 15Takamatsu: Spirit of Craftsmanship May 13, 2014
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5 - 16Yoshino, Nara: Awash in Pink Petals June 10, 2014
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5 - 17Izumo: Land of Living Legends June 17, 2014
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5 - 18Splashing and Chilling in Minakami June 24, 2014
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5 - 19Wajima Lacquerware, Layers of Perfection July 01, 2014
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5 - 20Celebrating the Landscape of Azumino July 08, 2014
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5 - 21Kanazawa: Evolving Tradition July 15, 2014
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5 - 22Outdoor Hokkaido Part 1: Shiretoko Wildlife Paradise July 22, 2014
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5 - 23Outdoor Hokkaido Part 2: Into the Wilds of Kushiro July 29, 2014
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5 - 24Iwate: Road to Recovery August 05, 2014
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5 - 25Okinawa: The Land of Karate August 12, 2014
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5 - 26Tomioka: Cradle of Japan's Modernization August 19, 2014
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5 - 27Niyodo River: Pure Water of the Gods August 26, 2014
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5 - 28Ine, Kyoto: Serenity by the Sea September 16, 2014
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5 - 29Gujo-hachiman: Dancing in the City of Water September 23, 2014
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5 - 30Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata Part 1: Deep Mountain Worship October 14, 2014
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5 - 32Kumamoto Prefecture: Appreciating Abundance October 28, 2014
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5 - 33Into the Heart of Kyoto November 04, 2014
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5 - 34Wakasa Bay, Fukui Prefecture: Following the Old Mackerel Road November 11, 2014
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5 - 35Savoring Fall on Shodoshima November 18, 2014
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5 - 36Tomonoura: The Old Folks and the Sea November 25, 2014
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5 - 37Izumo: Land of Legend and Folk Craft December 02, 2014
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5 - 38Yokohama Stories December 09, 2014
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5 - 39Echizen: The World of Washi December 30, 2014