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Peter Barakan explores the use of volcanic rock in Hagi and the area's unique clay and soil, which fostered its pottery tradition and citrus cultivation.

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Hagi: Castle Town Forged by Magma

Peter Barakan explores the life and work of Uesugi Yozan, whose financial reforms led the destitute domain to a miraculous recovery, and attempts the traditional carving technique.

Uesugi Yozan: An Economic Miracle

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Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974; each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan.