Product Details

• Actors: The National Geographic Society
• Studio: The National Geographic Society
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: B000JRP1WQ
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #229,955 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Amid the clamor of technological and economic success, a reverence for age, custom, and tradition endures in Japanese culture. The honorable title, "Living National Treasures," is the highest award that can be achieved in the Japanese arts. Some seventy master craftsmen and performers are bestowed this title and are charged with passing on the country's artistic heritage to future generations.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An answer to my prayers, April 14, 2010

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This review is from: National Geographic Video: Living Treasures of Japan (VHS Tape)

I spent years looking for this tape! I saw this on TV just before I left for my missionary work in Japan. Since I am interested in most things Japanese, these very special people and their incredible creative gifts gave me tools with which to workwith other Japanese and their unique gifts in life.

The production is very good. It is visually stimulating. I just wish so much it was longer and more detailed.

I got to meet one of the crafts persons in the video. She was true to NG's version. Thank you NG.