Journeys in Japan - Season 16 Episode 6 : Gunma: Raking in Good Luck 2025
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For centuries, Daruma dolls have been popular in Japan as talismans to bring good fortune. The largest producer of Daruma dolls in Japan is Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, where there are about 40 workshops. The nearby city of Kiryu has a different good-luck charm: decorated rakes that are sold at fairs. A famous local specialty is Himokawa udon: the noodles are cut extra-long and wide as a wish for longevity. Euan Craig is an Australian potter and longtime Gunma resident. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, he digs deep into the history and culture of these talismans and meets some of the people who produce them.
- Released: Jan 01, 1970
- Runtime: 00:28:14 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: Bill Sullivan
- Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Se-16 Ep-2. Kyushu: Land of Samurai Swords 2025-02-18
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Se-16 Ep-3. Enku's 120,000 Smiles over Gifu 2025-02-25
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Se-16 Ep-6. Gunma: Raking in Good Luck 2025-03-18
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Se-16 Ep-7. Hida: Deep Winter Escape 2025-03-25
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Se-16 Ep-12. Izu Peninsula: Volcanic Beauty 2025-06-10
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Se-16 Ep-17. Okinawa: A world in Bloom 2025-08-05
