Japanology Plus
2014
Published on, 2 months ago
Japanology Plus
Wagashi 1 Season 7 Episode
28 min
2014
Published on, 2 months ago
Wagashi, Japan's traditional sweets. Each colorful, exquisite morsel contains a clear sense of the season - wagashi are an essential part of various annual events. This time, we'll sample the freshest modern flavors, and the 1,000-year history, of wagashi. Our expert guest is Tsugio Itami, an acclaimed Japanese confectioner who has been officially designated a "contemporary master craftsman".
japan
way of life
arts and culture
japanese folklore
arts and crafts
japanese history
japanese tradition
japanese culture
change vs tradition
japanese society
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