This program is one of my most looked forward programme on NHK channel. Besides being “live”, it provides on-the-ground insights to other parts of Japan I do not know of.
[生中継 ふるさと一番!] went on air in 2005 October 3rd and has been touring the country every week, Monday to Thursday. And in 2010, NHK’s publicly released plans includes their intentions to end this program in 2011 March 24.
Before the programme goes in archives, maybe I can stir up some interests in you?
Fukutoshin Daily Press 
so they turn a birdhouse into a coffin for a kid, and then they torch it?
That’s about what I understood from the Japanese
Erm no LOL……
The story is about this town which specializes in wood work. They make pencil cases, crates for storing, birdhouses, feedback boxes, even kids are into woodwork there. Where did you get the torching part? LOL