Overview
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.
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4 - 1Exploring Yatsugatake's Nature and Jomon Legacy January 08, 2013 -
4 - 2Winter Bliss in Takayama January 22, 2013
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4 - 3Zen and the Samurai Spirit: Kamakura January 29, 2013
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4 - 4Namahage New Year's Rite February 05, 2013
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4 - 5Pure Mt. Fuji: A Winter Journey February 19, 2013
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4 - 6Honjima: Treasure House of the Seto Inland Sea February 26, 2013
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4 - 7Sanriku Coast: Abundant Sea Part 2 March 12, 2013
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4 - 8Ice Monsters and Warm Hospitality: Zao March 19, 2013 -
4 - 9Discovering Tottori Crafts March 26, 2013
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4 - 10Nature's Beauty in Microcosm April 02, 2013
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4 - 11Spring Colors of Ibusuki April 09, 2013
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4 - 12A Spiritual Journey in Oita April 16, 2013
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4 - 13Jazzy Kobe April 23, 2013
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4 - 14Minami-Boso: Seaside Trip With Children April 30, 2013
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4 - 15The Soulful Rhythms of the Amami Islands May 07, 2013
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4 - 16Textiles from a Royal Tradition May 14, 2013
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4 - 17Ishigaki Island: Living in Harmony with the Ocean May 21, 2013
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4 - 18Kamakura Tradition: Spring in the Ancient Capital May 28, 2013
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4 - 19Peach Trees and Rural Retreat Kofu Basin June 04, 2013
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4 - 20Tateyama Peak Experience June 11, 2013
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4 - 21The Rhythms of Ainu Life: Lake Akan June 18, 2013
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4 - 22Tohoku Haiku Journey: Following Basho's Footsteps June 29, 2013
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4 - 23Hakone and Izu: Classic Hotel Stays July 02, 2013
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4 - 24Osaka Art Power July 09, 2013
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4 - 25Oki Islands July 16, 2013
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4 - 26Living with Horses: Hidaka August 13, 2013
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4 - 27Tsugaru Soul Music - Tsugaru Shamisen August 20, 2013
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4 - 28Setouchi Triennale: Art-Island Hopping August 27, 2013
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4 - 29Ise Jingu: Man, Gods and Nature September 03, 2013
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4 - 30Wonderful Yakushima September 17, 2013
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4 - 31Japan's Porcelain Legacy - Arita & Imari September 24, 2013
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4 - 32Life on the Lake: Kasumigaura October 01, 2013
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4 - 33The Festival for the Wind October 15, 2013
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4 - 34Deep Into Traditional Japan: Gokayama October 22, 2013
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4 - 35The Land of Fire: Kumamoto October 29, 2013
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4 - 36Kagura: Dancing Beyond Time November 12, 2013
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4 - 37Iga Ninja Forest November 19, 2013
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4 - 38Nostalgic Kawagoe November 26, 2013
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4 - 39Celebrating Akita Cedar December 03, 2013
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4 - 40Continuing the Thread of Tradition: Kiryu December 10, 2013
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4 - 41The Miniature World of Bonsai: Omiya December 17, 2013
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4 - 42Mesmerizing Islands at the Crossroads December 31, 2013