Design Hunting in Yamanashi

On Design Hunting, Andy and Shaula search for designs rooted in regional history and climates. This time they visit Yamanashi Prefecture, home to many mountains including Mt. Fuji, the Yatsugatake range, and the Southern Alps. Many traditional crafts and industries rely on the resources from such peaks. From inden, a historic craft using deer leather and urushi lacquer, Japan's biggest producer of jewelry and jewelry design, to new umbrella designs that use textile technology. Explore how Yamanashi's deep-rooted traditions are creating designs for a new generation!