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Cleaning Tools

Japanese use a wide range of cleaning implements, from old-fashioned brooms to modern carpet rollers. There's always a dedicated tool for the job. Sometimes, those tools have a deeper meaning. Our main guest, museum researcher Watanabe Yumiko, explains their special significance, and talks about the evolution of Japanese cleaning tools over time. We also meet broom-maker Kanbara Ryosuke, who shows us how traditional handmade brooms are put together.

English
  • Originally Aired April 8, 2021
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network NHK World
  • Created May 6, 2021 by
    BARAKANiO
  • Modified May 6, 2021 by
    BARAKANiO