Journeys in Japan - Season 6 Episode 2 Naruko Onsen: The Home of Kokeshi Dolls
Naruko Onsen, in Miyagi Prefecture, is located in the foothills of the Ou Mountains. With a history of more than a thousand years, the Naruko Onsen hot springs have long offered a respite to weary visitors, some who take advantage of its toji "long-stay" resorts. The hamlet is also famous for its traditional kokeshi dolls. These dolls were originally created during the Edo era (1603-1868) by wood craftsmen, as souvenirs for the spa visitors who stayed during the winter off-season. Initially serving as children's toys, today they are prized by people of all ages and nationalities. On her journey, Akane Nakajima experiences making her own kokeshi doll using traditional methods. She learns about Japan's hot spring culture and meets warm local people, listening to their thoughts and enjoying their Tohoku hospitality.
First Air Date: Feb 02, 2010
Last Air date: Oct 22, 2024
Season: 15 Season
Episode: 513 Episode
Runtime: 28 minutes
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Popularity: 42.867
Language: Japanese, English
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Winter Wonderland: Hakodate
Naruko Onsen: The Home of Kokeshi Dolls
Iwate: Savoring Winter
Blues City Osaka
Sanriku: Returning the Emotion
Majestic Yakushima in Winter
Kumamoto: Children, Dolls and Celebrating Spring
Otaru: Canal Town with Northern Lights
Mito: Gardens, Tradition and Spring Blossoms
Lake Biwa: In Praise of Water
Pure Himeji Beautiful Castle City, Craftsman Culture
Awaji Island: Keeping Traditions Alive
Shonan: Living the Slow Life on the Coast
Sado Island: Behind the Mask Dance
Mt. Hotaka: Climbing to the Roof of Japan
Hokkaido: The Sacred Sounds of the Ainu
Morioka: Celebrating a Culture of People and Horses
Izu & Odawara : The Senses of Summer
Shakotan Blue: The Ocean's Beauty and Bounty
Biei, Hokkaido: Layers of Beauty in the Patchwork Hills
The Sacred Kumano Kodo: Kii Peninsula
Kikaijima: Life on a Coral Island
Bullfighting in Uwajima: Passion and Tradition
The Thrilling Nebuta Festival
Savoring Rural Pleasures: Daigo, Ibaraki
Kameyama, Mie: Living in the Present, Preserving the Past
Iiyama: The Landscape of the Heart
Kingdom of Apples: Tsugaru, Aomori
Mt. Tsurugi: Attacking the Palace of Crags
Adventures In WonderLand: Iya, Tokushima
Takayama & Furukawa: Treasuring Traditions
Artisans and Beauty: Koshu, Yamanashi
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Ishigaki: Diving in the Sea of Coral
Akita Autumn Feast
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