Kurashiki flourished a couple of centuries ago in the Edo Period. An historic district with old merchant residences and storehouses has been beautifully preserved. Kurashiki is still a vibrant city and is also the center of Japans famed denim industry, which adopts traditional textile and dyeing techniques. In this episode of Journeys in Japan, singer-songwriter and painter Rie Fu learns about appeal of the city through encounters with its people and historical anecdotes. Journeys in Japan Kurashiki: Celebrating Heritage April 22, Tue. 9:30 / 15:30 / 21:30 (JST) April 23, Wed. 3:30 nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/tv/journeys/
Posted on: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 22:00:01 +0000
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