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Kimonos for Everyone
The traditional Japanese clothing culture of kimono. Due to the many items and expertise required to wear one properly, as well as the clear distinction between men's and women's designs, opportunities to wear them in modern day Japan are becoming more and more rare. But a new trend is emerging to bring the kimono to a wider audience, with kimonos that transcend barriers of physical ability or gender.
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Release Date:
Sat, Sep 19, 2020
Country: JP
Language: En | Ja
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Country: JP
Language: En | Ja
Runtime:
lae astra
Self - Narrator (voice)
Season 4:
Nigiri-zushi, or "hand-pressed" sushi is a quintessential part of Japanese culinary culture. It entails a special dining experience where one sits across the counter from the sushi chef. We take a look at a popular sushi restaurant that maintains tradition while putting a new twist on their ingredients, as well as a high-end shop that has begun to reconsider their rigorous training to nurture young chefs, as we explore new trends in this cuisine that is loved around the world.
Sauna culture is experiencing a boom among young people in Japan. They're being used as a way to solve various problems, with unique efforts underway throughout the country. One local bus company struggling to stay afloat made one of their vehicles into a mobile sauna. Sauna using domestically grown cedar contains hopes for revitalization a lagging forestry industry. A sauna built in a small mountain village are attracting visitors from far and wide, creating warm interactions with elderly residents.
The traditional Japanese clothing culture of kimono. Due to the many items and expertise required to wear one properly, as well as the clear distinction between men's and women's designs, opportunities to wear them in modern day Japan are becoming more and more rare. But a new trend is emerging to bring the kimono to a wider audience, with kimonos that transcend barriers of physical ability or gender.
Clothing holds the hidden potential to uplift our spirits. One designer who previously suffered from social withdrawal created a dress with a certain special feature in the pockets for people who for just leaving the house can be an anxiety inducing event. Another artist runs costume making workshops to emphasize unapologetic self-expression. Come along as we introduce efforts to reach people's hearts through the things we wear.
