
16 Season
526 Episode
Journeys in Japan - Season 15 Episode 27 Ise-Shima: Timeless World of Pearls
Called "tears of mermaids" or "dewdrops from the moon," pearls have captivated people since antiquity. The world's first cultured pearls were born in Ise-Shima in Mie Prefecture. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, Do Minh Khai from Vietnam explores the Ise-Shima area, the home of magical pearls. She learns how the first cultured pearls were developed, experiences pearl harvesting, and encounters a new type of pearl jewelry created by a young designer.
- Year: 2025
- Country: Japan
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Keyword: japan, travel, travelogue, japanese cuisine, japanese culture
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- Cast: Bill Sullivan