Journeys in Japan
tv show
526 total episodes
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16 seasons
First Aired February 02, 2010
Genres:
Overview
Journeys in Japan provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan. English-speaking visitors travel the length of the country, exploring the culture, meeting the local people, visiting historic sites and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
Kanazawa City, Ishikawa: City of Gold Leaf
Season 1 - Episode 34 - 0h 28m
Air Date
December 14, 2010
Overview
In this week's journeys in japan, we visit Kanazawa city in Ishikawa Pre. 99% of the gold leaf in Japan is made in this city. Gold has been adding color to Japan's traditional culture. At this time travelers are going to find out how gold is processed into a thin foil to make gold leaf. And in addition, they will introduce the amazing new gold leaf products developed recently in Kanazawa city. (Excerpt)