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DESIGN × STORIES

Explore the rich legacy and evolution of diverse designs across Japan. DESIGN x STORIES digs into their origins and how they inspire creators today.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

DESIGN × STORIES

First Air Date

March 30, 2023

Last Air Date

December 12, 2024

Seasons

3

Episodes

39

Language

English

Production Companies

NHK

Design Hunting in Toyama
S03E02

Design Hunting in Toyama

Lying by the Sea of Japan, Toyama Prefecture is home to wood carving, glasswork and Takaoka bronze casting that has over 400 years of history behind it. Such crafts are alive and well here as exceptional artisans use design to create items to suit modern lifestyles. From a workshop that's made Buddhist orin bells for generations to an up-and-coming glass artist. Meanwhile in Inami, famed for its wood carving, we visit accommodations that showcase the beauty of this craft.

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