J-Trip Plan

Winter Wonderland & The Handicrafts of Echizen, Fukui Pref. (2x2)

Air date: Jan 16, 2017

Our reporter Rachel tours workshops specializing in various traditional handicrafts in Echizen, Fukui Pref. Cabinetmakers use no nails to assemble the wooden cabinets. Washi paper making has a history in the city going back 1,500 years. And Rachel watches artisans making the knives, now popular overseas. She even experiences making a paper knife herself. Also, we show you some of Japan's beautiful, winter scenery, and we give you some tips on how to use smart cards to travel around Japan.