Hidden Traditions of Japan — Higashi-Chichibu Village (Discover Saitama) скачать в хорошем качестве

Hidden Traditions of Japan — Higashi-Chichibu Village (Discover Saitama)

Step into a quiet mountain village where time moves gently, and traditions shaped by nature continue to live on. This video takes you to Higashi-Chichibu, a rural village in the mountains of Saitama, known for its handmade washi paper, thatched-roof houses, and seasonal village festivals. In this journey, you will experience: 🌿 A cinematic glimpse of a Japanese mountain village 🏠 A traditional thatched-roof house built for papermaking 📜 The washi-making process, using clear water and natural fibers 🎨 Hands-on washi workshops with local plants as decoration 🥁 Village festivals with food stalls, powerful taiko drums, and live music 🏮 A magical lantern night, where washi softly lights the landscape 📍 Access Higashi-Chichibu is located about two hours from Tokyo, traveling by train and local bus. 🔗 Featured Locations & Performers • Washi no Sato Higashi-Chichibu (Roadside Station) Official website of the village’s washi cultural center and facilities https://www.michinoeki-washinosato.jp/ • Japan Taiko Association Organization promoting traditional Japanese taiko culture https://www.taikojapan.com/ • AJATE DUO Featured in the village festival performance Information of AJATE (full band) https://ajate.info/ 🌏 About the “Discover Saitama” Project This video is part of Discover Saitama, an international outreach initiative created by a team of Japan-certified Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultants (a national qualification). Our mission is to share the hidden cultural traditions, everyday life, and natural beauty of Saitama Prefecture with people around the world. Each video in this project takes a different creative approach — some are cinematic and atmospheric, others focus on travel tips, local culture, crafts, food, or festivals. Through these diverse storytelling styles, we hope to inspire travelers to explore beyond Japan’s major cities and discover quieter, more authentic places. If you enjoyed the video: 👍 Like the video 🔔 Subscribe for more stories from Saitama 💬 Let us know which places you’d like to see next 00:00 Cinematic Intro 01:24 A Mountain Village in Saitama 02:28 A Thatched-Roof House of Papermaking 03:02 Washi-Making Process 04:00 Village Festivals & Taiko Drums 04:33 Lantern Night #DiscoverSaitama #JapanCulture #HiddenJapan #RuralJapan #WashiPaper #JapaneseTraditions #VillageLife #CinematicTravel #JapanTravel