Japanology Plus mini
2020 · 5m · Documentary
A five-minute series where you can explore a wide variety of Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.
Episodes
1. Swords5m · We bring you a five-minute digest of "Japanology Plus," a show that explores Japanese culture from various angles. This time we focus on swords as weapons, status symbols and works of art.
2. Bathrooms5m · We bring you a five-minute digest of "Japanology Plus," a show that explores Japanese culture from various angles. This time we focus on bathrooms and learn how the bathing culture has evolved.
3. Monkeys5m · We bring you a five-minute digest of "Japanology Plus," a show that explores Japanese culture from various angles. This time we focus on the relationship between Japanese people and monkeys.
4. Banknotes5m · We bring you a five-minute digest of "Japanology Plus," a show that explores Japanese culture. This time we focus on banknotes and learn about Japan's state-of-the-art paper currency.More Like This
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