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Episode Details: Hamamatsu: From Local Expertise to Global Renown
Hamamatsu: From Local Expertise to Global Renown
Series: Journeys in Japan
Season: Season 13
Episode Number: 2
Air Date:
Duration: 28 min
The city of Hamamatsu lies in Shizuoka Prefecture, midway between Tokyo and Osaka Prefecture. Since the old days, the area has thrived as a key point on the route connecting eastern and western Japan. Nowadays it is known as a hub for manufacturing. Many companies in Hamamatsu started off as small factories but have now grown into global brands, especially in the fields of motorcycles and musical instruments. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, we visit some of these companies, to spotlight their remarkable level of craftsmanship.
Cast and Guests
Bill Sullivan
Self - Narrator (voice)