Journeys in Japan · SEASON 1
Mino City, Gifu
Episode 16 · 2010-07-13
- Documentary
Episode overview
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)
28 minutes
Season 1 episodes
1. Fukuoka City, Fukuoka: Rediscovering Asia in Fukuoka2010-02-02
2. Toyama City, Toyama2010-03-02
3. Furano, Hokkaido: Traversing Snowy Furano by Dog Sled2010-03-30
4. Naoshima, Kagawa: Island of Art2010-04-06
5. Kamakura, Kanagawa: Discovering Japan's Samurai Spirit2010-04-13
6. Tsukuba, Ibaraki: A City with State-of-the-Art Technology2010-04-20
7. Oshino Village, Yamanashi: Living Close to Mt. Fuji2010-04-27
8. Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori: Land of Majestic Dunes2010-05-11
9. Northern Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka: Suruga Bay's Bountiful Nature2010-05-18
10. Toyokawa, Aichi2010-05-25
11. Himeji, Hyogo2010-06-01
12. Naruto, Tokushima2010-06-15
13. Miyazu City, Kyoto - Amanohashidate: Japan's Scenic Treasure2010-06-22
14. Yonezawa City, Yamagata: The City with a Warrior's Legacy2010-06-29
15. Geo-Touring in Kyushu2010-07-06
16. Mino City, Gifu2010-07-13
17. Minabe, Wakayama: Town of Forests and Orchards2010-07-20
18. Sendai & Matsushima, Miyagi: In the Footsteps of a Renowned Warlord2010-07-27
19. Nara, Nara: Nara Heijokyo, Celebrating 1300 Years of Culture2010-08-03
20. Spring & Summer 2010 Highlights2010-09-07
21. Sekita Mountain Range, Nagano/Niigata: Into the Wild Long Trail in Satoyama2010-09-14
22. Uchiko, Ehime: A Town Built Upon the Thoughts of Its People2010-09-21
23. Ashikaga City, Tochigi2010-09-28
24. Karatsu, Saga: Karatsu with an Homage to Jacques Mayo2010-10-05
25. Izu-Oshima, Tokyo: Island of Marathon Dreams2010-10-12
26. Hita City, Oita2010-10-19
27. Aizu, Fukushima: A Taste of Tradition and Scenic Charm2010-10-26
28. Shimanami Kaido, Hiroshima/Ehime: A Cycling Tour: Refreshing Breezes at the Seto Inland Sea2010-11-02
29. A Passion for Industrial Structures: Exploring People's Passion for Industrial Structure Tours: This Time in Kanagawa, Gunma, Nagasaki Prefectures2010-11-09
30. Kure, Hiroshima: Gourmet Life in A Port City2010-11-16
31. Hachimantai, Akita: Akita's Hidden Hot Springs: Traditional Onsen Therapy2010-11-23
32. Iya Valley, Tokushima: Exploring the Remote Iya Valley2010-11-30
33. Yakushima, Kagoshima: Enchanting Yakushima2010-12-07
34. Kanazawa City, Ishikawa: City of Gold Leaf2010-12-14
35. Koyasan, Wakayama: A Temple Stay to Recharge2010-12-21
