13 Season
259 Episode
Hometown Stories - Season 12 Episode 8 Modern Methods Sustain Metalwork Tradition (2024)
A workshop in Iwate Prefecture has been making traditional Nambu ironware kettles for decades. After taking over the business from his master-craftsman father, Tayama Takahiro decided to rethink the work environment. To attract younger applicants, he replaced grueling schedules and long apprenticeships with 5-day workweeks and paid time off. And he designed a simple kettle that can be produced by less-experienced artisans. But there are bumps along the way and Takahiro must learn to adapt.
- Country : Japan
- Genre : Documentary
- Studio : NHK, NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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- Cast : lae astra
