Guardians of the Memory

The throw-away culture dominates modern society. Worn-out clothes get tossed, malfunctioning items get replaced, and old buildings get demolished. The memories that come with them disappear along with them. Fortunately, some people in Japan treasure the value of old things. They repair, revitalise and modify them, making them part of modern life, extending their memories. The host travels around Japan in search of artifacts from the old times. She finds out how the Japanese become guardians of memories. She also witnesses how they integrate old items into modern life using creativity, perseverance and determination. (Source: makerville.hk) Edit Translation

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