THE JAPANESE SHORT MOVIE

The project began with the passion of craftsmen of Takaoka Traditional
Industry Youth Association to bring excitement to their hometown, Takaoka.
The short film illustrates dignity and anxiety of craftsmanship in local areas in Japan.
It aims to spread the reality of Japanese craftsmen to the rest of the world and
to let people know about Takaoka, the city of Japanese traditional arts and crafts.
The story is about a couple, a sissy husband Takashi and a devoted wife, Suzu.

Directed by Seiichi Hishikawa
Starring Maki Murakami and Kazuma Narimoto
Music by Shinya Kiyokawa

Produced by Takaoka Traditional Industry Youth Association and Drawing and Manual Inc.