S17·E9 Toyama MINGEI: Beauty in the Everyday
- Episode
- Season 17, Episode 9
- Air Date
- May 12, 2026
- Runtime
- 28 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Architect James Lambiasi discovers the living culture of mingei folk craft in Toyama, north-central Japan. James visits a 92-year woodturning artisan in the town of Shogawa, a nearby ironware workshop, and a museum displaying traditional medicine peddlers' tools. He stays in a restored farmhouse and enjoys its displays of work by prominent mingei figures, as well as contemporary pieces. All in all, he sees how mingei still permeates the spirit of local communities.
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When did Season 17 Episode 9 of Journeys in Japan air?
Season 17, Episode 9 ('Toyama MINGEI: Beauty in the Everyday') originally aired on May 12, 2026.
How long is Season 17 Episode 9 ('Toyama MINGEI: Beauty in the Everyday')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 28 minutes.
What happens in Journeys in Japan Season 17 Episode 9?
Architect James Lambiasi discovers the living culture of mingei folk craft in Toyama, north-central Japan. James visits a 92-year woodturning artisan in the town of Shogawa, a nearby ironware workshop, and a museum displaying traditional medicine peddlers' tools. He stays in a restored farmhouse and...
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