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Japan in Focus The faces of the Times As these programs demonstrate, Japan is changing with the times. The changes are sometimes difficult, but the spirit with which they are met is never less than inspiring. Days of Weaving Together DC039613
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･NHK ･24 min. ･M/E & English Version |
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The decline of the kimono has hit Kyoto's Nishijin hard, throwing many talented weavers and related craftsmen out of work. Their plight comes to life in the story of 60-year-old Mitsuo Shibagaki, a master craftsman who is nevertheless forced to search for employment. |
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