For our final segment: "TRADITIONAL CRAFTS", we go back and look at two handmade pieces of Japanese craftsmanship, which are not only meant to keep those traditions alive today, but also aim to innovate to keep the crafts relevant in a modern age. Tea Canister : The lid on this traditional tea canister seals with airtight precision. The quality of the seal can last for over 100 years. They are made of a material which changes its color with use. Many people enjoy watching the way the canisters change as they use them. Over several generations, the shop's owners have been careful to adapt to the times. But the canisters are each made with a quality that remains timeless. New Aluminum Ruler : Theses rulers are made using ten different types of wood. It takes two months to make the several thousand wood pieces needed to put them together. While developing this new product, the artisans faced a difficult challenge, as the shapes of the ruler are different from those they were used to create with their traditional method. But because the workshop was already creating new kinds of products using the same traditional method, the idea eventually became reality. DESIGN: Putting Some Style in Our Everyday Lives In our first segment on "DESIGN", we review two commonplace products whose designs were modified to highlight their simplicity and elegance and improve their functionality. * This segment was first aired on Apr. 4, 2012. You can watch the full version of the video on our archives. Iwatani Cassette AMORFO PREMIUM : This inner flame burner uses heat more efficiently and saves energy. Not only is it efficient, it is also very stylish. The surface of the stove cleverly uses the beautiful reflective quality of stainless steel. Until recently, it was rare for a company to put so much effort into the design of common household cooking products. Table top gas stoves are becoming more and more recognized as devices great for emergency situations