Ep.5 From Oita to the World: Hot Spring Skincare & Tatami Craftsmanship monthly recap

Episode DescriptionWelcome to Journey to the Source – an English summary episode of our Japanese podcast series featuring two young entrepreneurs deeply rooted in Oita Prefecture's traditional industries. 🎯 What We Cover:Episode 0: Why We Started This PodcastEpisode 1: Hiiro’s Story – Yunohana SkincareEpisode 2: Seiji's Journey – Shichitoui TatamiEpisode 3: Meeting Taki – Usuki Pottery Marketing GeniusEpisode 4: Lessons from Taki🌏 For International ListenersIf you're interested in:Japanese traditional crafts and heritage industriesSustainable business models in rural areasCross-cultural entrepreneurship storiesAuthentic "made in Japan" products with deep history...this podcast offers rare insider access to the people keeping these traditions alive.Want more English episodes? Comment or DM us! We're considering creating more English content based on listener interest.Program OverviewIn Beppu, a town famous for hot springs, Hiiro Wakiya protects and passes down "yunohana," a special crystal formed from hot spring water.In Kunisaki, a spiritual region, Seiji Ogata grows "Shichitoui," a rare traditional material used for tatami mats.This program follows these two people who are deeply connected to Oita and keeping traditions alive. They travel across Japan to discover beautiful traditional cultures and share the stories behind them.Co-hostsHiiro Wakiyahttps://www.instagram.com/yunohana_fromearth/Seiji Ogatahttps://linktr.ee/ogtsage