Treasure Box Japan - Season 5
Season 5
Episodes
Saitama― Make a Wish and Roast Your Rear!
At a temple in Higashimatsuyama, an annual ceremony is held where people warm their behinds by a bonfire while eating sweets. It's a unique celebration based on a legend more than 1,000 years old.
Saitama― The Last Ogose Fan Crafter
Ogose is the birthplace of famous hand fans by the same name. Though in their heyday there were over 50 shops making them, only one artisan remains today. He kindly shows us how he handcrafts a fan.
Saitama― The Eternal Star Festival
In July 2023, Sayama held its centuries-old Star Festival at full scale for the first time in four years, with over a hundred handmade paper decorations, stalls with food and games, and fireworks.
Saitama― Saitama Strikes Back
Discover railway town Omiya, with its Railway Museum featuring trains of all sorts, as well as Omiya station, where visitors can watch bullet trains come and go from a dedicated observation spot.
Saitama― Welcome to the City of Tabi Socks
The city of Gyoda has been producing tabi split-toe socks for around 300 years, and the tradition lives on today. Old tabi warehouses converted into a variety of shops add new appeal to the town.
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