Journeys in Japan · SEASON 4
Tsugaru Soul Music - Tsugaru Shamisen
Episode 27 · 2013-08-20
- Documentary
Episode overview
Japan's Tsugaru Shamisen is taking off in North America and Europe today. Fans of the lute-type instrument are captivated by its dynamic sound, produced by striking thick strings with a plectrum. On Journeys in Japan, our reporter JJ, visits the heart of Japan's soul music - the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture.
28 minutes
Season 4 episodes
1. Exploring Yatsugatake's Nature and Jomon Legacy2013-01-08
2. Winter Bliss in Takayama2013-01-22
3. Zen and the Samurai Spirit: Kamakura2013-01-29
4. Namahage New Year's Rite2013-02-05
5. Pure Mt. Fuji: A Winter Journey2013-02-19
6. Honjima: Treasure House of the Seto Inland Sea2013-02-26
7. Sanriku Coast: Abundant Sea Part 22013-03-12
8. Ice Monsters and Warm Hospitality: Zao2013-03-19
9. Discovering Tottori Crafts2013-03-26
10. Nature's Beauty in Microcosm2013-04-02
11. Spring Colors of Ibusuki2013-04-09
12. A Spiritual Journey in Oita2013-04-16
13. Jazzy Kobe2013-04-23
14. Minami-Boso: Seaside Trip With Children2013-04-30
15. The Soulful Rhythms of the Amami Islands2013-05-07
16. Textiles from a Royal Tradition2013-05-14
17. Ishigaki Island: Living in Harmony with the Ocean2013-05-21
18. Kamakura Tradition: Spring in the Ancient Capital2013-05-28
19. Peach Trees and Rural Retreat: Kofu Basin2013-06-04
20. Tateyama Peak Experience2013-06-11
21. The Rhythms of Ainu Life: Lake Akan2013-06-18
22. Tohoku Haiku Journey: Following Basho's Footsteps2013-06-29
23. Hakone and Izu: Classic Hotel Stays2013-07-02
24. Osaka Art Power2013-07-09
25. Oki Islands2013-07-16
26. Living with Horses: Hidaka2013-08-13
27. Tsugaru Soul Music - Tsugaru Shamisen2013-08-20
28. Setouchi Triennale: Art-Island Hopping2013-08-27
29. Ise Jingu: Man, Gods and Nature2013-09-03
30. Wonderful Yakushima2013-09-17
31. Japan's Porcelain Legacy - Arita & Imari2013-09-24
32. Life on the Lake: Kasumigaura2013-10-01
33. The Festival for the Wind2013-10-15
34. Deep Into Traditional Japan: Gokayama2013-10-22
35. The Land of Fire: Kumamoto2013-10-29
36. Kagura: Dancing Beyond Time2013-11-12
37. Iga Ninja Forest2013-11-19
38. Nostalgic Kawagoe2013-11-26
39. Celebrating Akita Cedar2013-12-03
40. Continuing the Thread of Tradition: Kiryu2013-12-10
41. The Miniature World of Bonsai: Omiya2013-12-17
42. Mesmerizing Islands at the Crossroads2013-12-31
