Every week, NHK's "Ashita wo Tsukame (Grasp Tomorrow)" (NHK-E, Monday, 7 p.m.) profiles a specific occupation as a way of inspiring young people toward career choices.
This week the occupation is wagashi shokunin, which means "Japanese confection craftsman."
Making traditional Japanese sweets by hand is a craft that requires many years of practice and study, usually at the foot of a master.
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