New Program "Takumi na Tabi! Mainoumi no Sugoizo Nippon!" Featuring Mainoumi Introducing Amazing Japanese Craftsmanship Nationwide to Air on Tabi Channel from May 23rd (Sat) at 8 PM!

Discovery Japan Inc., which operates the travel-specialized channel "Tabi Channel," will begin airing a new program "Takumi na Tabi! Mainoumi no Sugoizo Nippon!" from Saturday, May 23rd, at 8 PM. In this program, Mainoumi will experience and introduce the wonderful "master craftsmanship" passed down in various parts of Japan.

"Takumi na Tabi! Mainoumi no Sugoizo Nippon!"

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Mainoumi will experience and introduce the "master craftsmanship" created by artisans across Japan!

Various "master craftsmanship" breathes throughout Japan. This includes "traditional crafts" created by these skills. Furthermore, the program will delve into the skills of chefs, food producers, and fishermen. Mainoumi will introduce the "master craftsmanship" of Japan, which is passed down in various regions and is often unknown even to those who think they know it.

<Cast> Mainoumi Shuhei

Born in 1968 in Ajigasawa Town, Nishitsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture, his real name is Shuhei Nagao. He was active in the Nihon University Sumo Club and aimed to enter professional sumo. However, he failed the first new recruit examination due to insufficient height. After undergoing surgery to insert silicone into his head, he passed the second time. He made his professional debut in 1990 as a Makushita-Tsukedashi and was promoted to the top division (Makuuchi) in 1991. Despite his small stature, he captivated audiences with his diverse techniques, outmaneuvering larger sumo wrestlers, earning him nicknames like "Department Store of Techniques" and "Ushiwakamaru of Heisei." His highest rank was East Komusubi, with a career record of 385 wins and 418 losses, and he received the Technique Prize five times. After retiring in 1999, he has been active as a commentator for NHK sumo broadcasts, a sportscaster, and a television personality.

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May 23rd (Sat) 8:00 PM: Traditional Crafts of the Ancient Capital Kamakura

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We will introduce the "master craftsmanship" that has been passed down since ancient times in the ancient capital of Kamakura, known as the "Samurai Capital" with its historical buildings, ruins, and rich scenery.

May 30th (Sat) 8:00 PM: Artisan Techniques Passed Down in Takasaki, the City of Daruma

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We will introduce "master craftsmanship" such as artisan Daruma making and dyeing techniques in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, known as the "City of Daruma."

Program: "Takumi na Tabi! Mainoumi no Sugoizo Nippon!" <New Program>

Broadcast Date: May 23rd (Sat) 8:00 PM

Regular: Every Saturday 8:00 PM

Reruns: Sundays 11:00 AM, etc.

(30 minutes / 13 episodes in total / Travelogue)

Tabi Channel

Japan's only travel-specialized channel, delivering captivating travel footage from around the world. Tabi Channel is your passport to fun places you've dreamed of! Programs across diverse genres such as overseas travel, hot springs, travelogues, and information satisfy intellectual curiosity and provide moments of healing. It is currently broadcast 24 hours a day on J:COM, Hikari TV, SkyPerfecTV, as well as cable TV and IPTV nationwide.

<Tabi Channel Official Website> https://www.discoveryjapan.jp/tabichannel/

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