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Japanology Plus - Season 8 Episode 19 Episodio 19
After scissors arrived in Japan, they evolved in unique ways. Japanese artisans applied traditional sword-making techniques to the creation of a broad variety of highly specialized and customized tools. Our guest is Kawasumi Masakuni, a third-generation maker of bonsai scissors. He demonstrates several different types and talks about the latest innovations. He also comments on changing perceptions of bladed tools in Japan, and his hopes for the future.
- Año: 2024
- País: Japan
- Género: Documentary, Talk
- Estudio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Palabra clave: japan, way of life, arts and culture, japanese folklore, arts and crafts, japanese history, japanese tradition, japanese culture, change vs tradition, japanese society
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- Emitir: Peter Barakan, Emma Howard