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The Art of Japanese Life

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20172017
  • 2h 57m
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8.2/10
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The Art of Japanese Life (2017)
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Dr James Fox examines the art and culture of Japan, exploring the links between culture, the countryside, urban landscapes and religion.Dr James Fox examines the art and culture of Japan, exploring the links between culture, the countryside, urban landscapes and religion.Dr James Fox examines the art and culture of Japan, exploring the links between culture, the countryside, urban landscapes and religion.
IMDb RATING
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  • Stars
    • James Fox
    • Yoshiaki Nakamura
    • Yoshitaka Nukina
  • Stars
    • James Fox
    • Yoshiaki Nakamura
    • Yoshitaka Nukina
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    James Fox
    • Self - Presenter and narrator
    Yoshiaki Nakamura
    • Self, architect and master of Japanese wooden building style
    Yoshitaka Nukina
    • Self, tea master
    Daikô Matsuyam
    • self, deputy head priest of Taizô-in temple
    Manabu Noda
    • Self, author of 'Joy of Ikenobo Free Style'
    Kaori Yamada
    • Self, Bonsai master
    Raku Kichizaemon
    • Self, tea potter
    Ebizô Ichikawa
    Ebizô Ichikawa
    • Self
    Tomoko Kawao
    • Self, shodô artist
    Alex Kerr
    • Self, Japanologist
    Hiroshi Sugimoto
    • Self, photographer
    Kyoichi Tsuzuki
    • Self
    Kazuo Watanabe
    • Self, woodcut artist
    Terunobu Fujimori
    • Self
    Daidô Moriyama
    • Self, photographer
    Isao Takahata
    Isao Takahata
    • Self
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      Broadcast as part of the Japan season on BBC Four.

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    9/10
    The best explanation of Shinto I have seen
    As somebody who has long felt a deep affection for Japan and the Japanese people and their attitude to life, I think this episode provides the best explanation of the Shinto religion I have seen. Sure, it's a bit slow for those who have been accustomed to modern movies and TV dramas, but it allows time to ponder the beauty of the scenes shown and reflect on how Shinto is based upon respect for nature. Too bad there isn't more of that respect in modern Western life today. I really loved watching this episode and wish the BBC would release the entire series on DVD. The other two episodes were interesting and enjoyable but didn't hit the same mark as the first one. Please make more programs like this trio.
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    • Jan 13, 2018

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      • June 12, 2017 (United Kingdom)
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