Cycle Around Japan · SEASON 5
Aichi - Heartland of Japan's Craft Traditions
Episode 4 · 2018-04-14

- Documentary
Episode overview
In this episode, our traveler visits Aichi Prefecture in central Japan. He starts in Nagoya, one of Japan's biggest cities and makes his way to idyllic views along the Pacific Coast. His goal is to catch a glimpse of distant mountains covered in blossoming plum trees. He discovers locally grown cabbage, and a fermented soybean seasoning called hama natto. He comes across unique goods like traditional tokoname yaki teapots made from rich soil and inkstones carved from mountain rocks. Join our 3-day journey and experience traditional craftsmanship and locally grown food!
49 minutes
Season 5 episodes
1. Shizuoka - A Ride through History2018-01-13
2. Shimanami - Life on the Islands2018-02-10
3. Miyazaki - Through a Sunlit Land2018-03-10
4. Aichi - Heartland of Japan's Craft Traditions2018-04-14
5. Shimane - Land of Legends2018-05-12
6. Aomori - A Spirit of Fortitude2018-06-09
7. Mie - A Summer Dream2018-09-15
8. Kochi - Beneath Blue Skies2018-10-13
9. Hokkaido: Boundless Horizons2018-11-10
10. Aizu - A Tapestry of Tradition2018-12-08