East Now

“Our initiative is more than a celebration; it is about preserving and enhancing traditional crafts while embracing modern techniques.” - Bünyamin Aydin.
Join us on a journey exploring the intersection of craftsmanship between Türkiye and Japan, celebrating 100 years of friendship. Experience how rich cultural heritage unites these nations, blending tradition and contemporary innovation.
Creative Team:
Film Director: Cano Rojas
Editor: Matias Abarca V.
Music: VEYasin
Production (Japan): Yukako "Maggie" James
Subtitles (Japanese): Carlos Ramos Fuentes
Craftsman & Cast:
Ahmet Cinar, Alparslan Babaoglu, Ersin Yildizhan, Funda Cinar, Hashimoto "Neko" Katsuhiro, Hiroki Asano, Kaji Kakuo, Kunieda Keiichi, Kunieda Keiji, Makoto Yamaki, Mehmet Cinar, Mehmet Gursoy, Nazmi Ince, Seiji Naitou, Serap Ereyli, Takahiro Yagi, Taner Alakus, Toryo Ito, Tsutsumi Yakuya, War Agile
Musicians:
Ekin Eti, Tolga Boyuk, Nasip Bayındır
Special Thanks:
Andrea Ferretti, Çınar Family, Kyoko Nishimoto (Buaisou), Les Benjamins Family, Sam Jung, the community of Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture

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I really enjoyed this documentary - well made, captivating and I enjoyed the championing of different crafts! bravo!

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Dopdolu bir video müthiş işçilikler🎉🎉🎉

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