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Going Beyond Tradition
The Challenge of Craftspeople in Kyoto
Aired: June 18, 2021 (UTC)
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"GO ON" is a group of young masters of traditional crafts who continue to take on new challenges in the ancient capital of Kyoto.
They are creating new crafts using their unique techniques and advanced technology as a way of passing on the traditions, with the gratitude to their ancestors.
The six craftspeople of GO ON continue to take on new challenges both individually and as a team. Their activities are not limited to Japan, but are expanding overseas as well.
We followed their challenges.
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