Andy and Shaula visit Kumamoto Prefecture in central Kyushu. Kumamoto Castle is a beloved symbol of the prefecture. The region is also home to traditional crafts and designs influenced by samurai culture and the elegance of Kyoto. A year after the April 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes, the area is working towards recovery--explore what lies at the root of Kumamoto design.

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