A Culture Built with Wood

Forests cover close to 70 percent of Japan's land area. Japan's climate varies significantly from north to south, making it home to diverse forests. These forests have been an intrinsic part of Japanese culture since time immemorial.

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Status	Ended
Original Name	A Culture Built with Wood
First Air Date	March 19, 2022
Last Air Date	March 20, 2022
Seasons	1
Episodes	3
Episode Runtime	5min
Language	Japanese, English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	NHK
Networks	NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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Kiso

The Kiso region in Nagano Prefecture is covered by coniferous forests that have been tended by human hands over generations. The Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest is known as one of Japan's 3 most beautiful forests and is home to 300-year-old hinoki cypress trees. Locally-produced lumber is used to make a wide range of products. One of them is the sushi barrel, which is indispensable for making delicious sushi. Join us as we savor the rich culture shaped by the forests of the Kiso region.

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