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Wafu Sohon-ke (Best of Japan)

ENTERTAINMENT 2008 54 mins Episode(s): 180~ English English
In this program, we explore a wide range of ideas pertaining to Japanese ‘wa’ (often referred to as ‘harmony’) and what makes Japan and its culture so great. The importance of ‘objects’ which have been passed down through generations: these objects may be tangible or intangible, such as culture, expressions, tools, or anything that has supported or enriched Japanese life.

It aims to show how to make the most of your time in Japan, whether you are living or traveling. While filming images of great beauty, we also find playfulness of the heart in abundance.

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