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Season 1, Episode 20: A Treasured Creation: Today's Treasure - Kyoto Wire Weaving

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The history of Kyoto Wire Weaving goes back more than 1,000 years. Used as kitchen utensils in Kyoto cuisine, these tools have been cherished by chefs and people in the city through the generations. Kana-ami weaver Kenichi Tsuji and his son, Toru keep the wisdom and experience of the past alive. Their goal is to produce handmade tools fit into contemporary lifestyles.

All Episodes - Season 1

RAKUGO NIPPON! - TOYAMA
Episode 1
RAKUGO NIPPON! - TOYAMA
 3-Day Dare*Devils - Behind the Scenes of the Ultimate EKIBEN
Episode 2
3-Day Dare*Devils - Behind the Scenes of the Ultimate EKIBEN
 3-Day Dare*Devils - YUKIGUNI - Deep into Japan's Snowland
Episode 3
3-Day Dare*Devils - YUKIGUNI - Deep into Japan's Snowland
 A*B*C Tours - A Thai Star in Hokkaido Part 1
Episode 4
A*B*C Tours - A Thai Star in Hokkaido Part 1
 A*B*C Tours - A Thai Star in Hokkaido Part 2
Episode 5
A*B*C Tours - A Thai Star in Hokkaido Part 2
 Through the Kitchen Window: Tami Hiyama - Chirashi-Zushi, Home-party Sushi
Episode 6
Through the Kitchen Window: Tami Hiyama - Chirashi-Zushi, Home-party Sushi
 A Treasured Creation: Today's Treasure - Bamboo Basket
Episode 7
A Treasured Creation: Today's Treasure - Bamboo Basket
 Asia's Appetizing Adventures - Thailand Part 1: Traditional Cuisine of a Border Town
Episode 8
Asia's Appetizing Adventures - Thailand Part 1: Traditional Cuisine of a Border Town
 Asia's Appetizing Adventures - Thailand Part 2: Traditional Cuisine of a Hill Tribe
Episode 9
Asia's Appetizing Adventures - Thailand Part 2: Traditional Cuisine of a Hill Tribe
 Asia's Appetizing Adventures - Taiwan Part 1: A Visit to a Hakka Family
Episode 10
Asia's Appetizing Adventures - Taiwan Part 1: A Visit to a Hakka Family
 Asia's Appetizing Adventures - Taiwan Part 2: Orchid Island's Traditions for Catching Flying Fish
Episode 11
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 NINJA TRUTH - Episode 1
Episode 12
NINJA TRUTH - Episode 1
 NINJA TRUTH - Episode 2
Episode 13
NINJA TRUTH - Episode 2
 Close to ART - 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
Episode 14
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 RAKUGO NIPPON! - KAMAKURA
Episode 15
RAKUGO NIPPON! - KAMAKURA
 RAKUGO NIPPON! - CHICHIBU
Episode 16
RAKUGO NIPPON! - CHICHIBU
 Close to ART - Hoki Museum
Episode 17
Close to ART - Hoki Museum
 Through the Kitchen Window: Akemi and Satsuki - Shojin Ryori, Buddhist Cuisine
Episode 18
Through the Kitchen Window: Akemi and Satsuki - Shojin Ryori, Buddhist Cuisine
 Close to ART: The Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama
Episode 19
Close to ART: The Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama
 A Treasured Creation: Today's Treasure - Kyoto Wire Weaving
Episode 20
A Treasured Creation: Today's Treasure - Kyoto Wire Weaving
 Close to ART: Aomori Museum of Art
Episode 21
Close to ART: Aomori Museum of Art
 RAKUGO NIPPON! - IWATE: The Journey to Experience the Age-Old Culture of Tohoku
Episode 22
RAKUGO NIPPON! - IWATE: The Journey to Experience the Age-Old Culture of Tohoku
 RAKUGO NIPPON! - IWATE: The Journey to Discover All of Iwate's Autumn Flavors
Episode 23
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 Close to ART: The Japan Folk Crafts Museum
Episode 24
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 NINJA TRUTH Episode 3: Shuriken
Episode 25
NINJA TRUTH Episode 3: Shuriken
 NINJA TRUTH Episode 4: Ninja Yashiki
Episode 26
NINJA TRUTH Episode 4: Ninja Yashiki
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