Special Report: Experience and Know-How to Revitalize Traditional Japanese Crafts On Great Gear, we often cover products or industries with their roots in traditional Japanese crafts, but in this Special Report, we're focusing, not on a product, but on a person who has successfully modernized a traditional brand with his experience and know-how. We meet a remarkable man who runs a traditional business that has been in his family for 13 generations. After bringing his own company back from the brink of obsolescence, he now uses his experience and know-how to help revitalize other forms of traditional Japanese crafts. Great Gear / Recent Stories Program Info Recent Stories Archives May 23, Wed. Special Report: Experience and Know-How to Revitalize Traditional Japanese Crafts On Great Gear, we often cover products or industries with their roots in traditional Japanese crafts, but in this Special Report, we're focusing, not on a product, but on a person who has successfully modernized a traditional brand with his experience and know-how. We meet a remarkable man who runs a traditional business that has been in his family for 13 generations. After bringing his own company back from the brink of obsolescence, he now uses his experience and know-how to help revitalize other forms of traditional Japanese crafts. On Site: SEA JAPAN 2012 "International Maritime Business Trade Show" We visit an international maritime business trade show. Join us as we check out the latest in shipping equipment, technologies, and services. Schedule: April 18-20 Location: Tokyo Big Sight Japan is a nation surrounded by the sea and the shipping industry plays a prominent role in keeping the country's economy robust. We pay a visit to the Sea Japan trade show where we get a sneak peak at some up and coming technologies designed to make maritime activities safer and more efficient. +Style: This Bag "Seals" the Deal A company special