The Mark of Beauty

Kanazawa Confections (2013x2)

Data di messa in onda: Feb 21, 2013

Kanazawa is known as one of the three great places in Japan for traditional sweets and cakes. This castle town flourished as the seat of the rich Kaga fief, which famously yielded a million koku (1 koku is about 180 liters) of rice, and this land of deep snows has also produced a beautiful array of confections. Sweets that shine in the snow... What hidden techniques create such charm? The samurai households loved the decorous, dry sweets known as rakugan but how are those exquisite wooden molds carved? The raw sweets served at tea ceremonies are also a delight. We watch a master confectioner's creative, trial-and-error technique as he encapsulates the feel of the Hokuriku region. In this city of crafts, Kanazawa, we also pay attention to the bowls and plates. This is a winter journey to the confections of Kanazawa, when the city is at its most beautiful