Saitama Traditions - Tokyo's Scenic Neighbor
Show: Cycle Around Japan --> Season: 10 - Season 10
AirDate: 11/17/2023
Runtime: 49
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Overview: The late autumn gingko trees are a brilliant yellow in Tokyo's neighboring prefecture of Saitama. Surprisingly unexplored, this is an area of great natural beauty with its own distinct traditions. We learn how a family of dollmakers breathes life into their creations, treasured for generations. In Kawagoe, a town with the atmosphere of centuries past, we marvel at the speed and skill of an old-style candy maker. And we discover how Saitama's special climate is the secret behind a world-class whisky.