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Journeys in Japan - Season 7 - Tendo: An Enduring, Evolving Passion for Wood
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Title: Journeys in Japan
Season: 7
Episode: 15
Runtime: 28m
Overview: Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture, is a major producer of pieces for shogi-Japanese chess. They are only three centimeters long, but appreciated as miniature works of art due to their beautiful calligraphy, their high quality material, and beautiful grain patterns. Ukiyo-e woodblock printmaker David Bull visits a shogi-piece craftsman and one of Japan's top designer furniture makers. He also enjoys a spectacular shogi festival and dishes using fu, a local specialty made from wheat gluten and fresh water.
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