Journeys in Japan
Season 4 Episode 27 - Tsugaru Soul Music - Tsugaru Shamisen
9.0 ?
2010
Documentary
Japan's Tsugaru Shamisen is taking off in North America and Europe today. Fans of the lute-type instrument are captivated by its dynamic sound, produced by striking thick strings with a plectrum. On Journeys in Japan, our reporter JJ, visits the heart of Japan's soul music - the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture.
Episodes in Season 4
1
Exploring Yatsugatake's Nature and Jomon Legacy
28 min
2
Winter Bliss in Takayama
28 min
3
Zen and the Samurai Spirit: Kamakura
28 min
4
Namahage New Year's Rite
28 min
5
Pure Mt. Fuji: A Winter Journey
28 min
6
Honjima: Treasure House of the Seto Inland Sea
28 min
7
Sanriku Coast: Abundant Sea Part 2
28 min
8
Ice Monsters and Warm Hospitality: Zao
28 min
9
Discovering Tottori Crafts
28 min
10
Nature's Beauty in Microcosm
28 min
11
Spring Colors of Ibusuki
28 min
12
A Spiritual Journey in Oita
28 min
13
Jazzy Kobe
28 min
14
Minami-Boso: Seaside Trip With Children
28 min
15
The Soulful Rhythms of the Amami Islands
28 min
16
Textiles from a Royal Tradition
28 min
17
Ishigaki Island: Living in Harmony with the Ocean
28 min
18
Kamakura Tradition: Spring in the Ancient Capital
28 min
19
Peach Trees and Rural Retreat: Kofu Basin
28 min
20
Tateyama Peak Experience
28 min
21
The Rhythms of Ainu Life: Lake Akan
28 min
22
Tohoku Haiku Journey: Following Basho's Footsteps
28 min
23
Hakone and Izu: Classic Hotel Stays
28 min
24
Osaka Art Power
28 min
25
Oki Islands
28 min
26
Living with Horses: Hidaka
28 min
27
Tsugaru Soul Music - Tsugaru Shamisen
28 min
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Setouchi Triennale: Art-Island Hopping
28 min
29
Ise Jingu: Man, Gods and Nature
28 min
30
Wonderful Yakushima
28 min
31
Japan's Porcelain Legacy - Arita & Imari
28 min
32
Life on the Lake: Kasumigaura
28 min
33
The Festival for the Wind
28 min
34
Deep Into Traditional Japan: Gokayama
28 min
35
The Land of Fire: Kumamoto
28 min
36
Kagura: Dancing Beyond Time
28 min
37
Iga Ninja Forest
28 min
38
Nostalgic Kawagoe
28 min
39
Celebrating Akita Cedar
28 min
40
Continuing the Thread of Tradition: Kiryu
28 min
41
The Miniature World of Bonsai: Omiya
28 min
42
Mesmerizing Islands at the Crossroads
28 min
