Where To Stream Journeys in Japan Season 2013 Episode 9
Discovering Tottori Crafts
- Aired March 26, 2013
- 30 Min
Tottori is a major folk craft center in Japan. Physician Shoya Yoshida (1898-1972) was a member of the mingei folk art movement, which pursued "beauty in utilitarian objects" made by unknown craftspeople. He opened a shop in Tottori to display traditional craft products, such as pottery, woodwork and other items. And he helped revive many folk crafts by updating traditional designs. On this trip, our reporter Dario Ponissi travels across Tottori Prefecture from east to west to discover the...