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Japan with Sue Perkins

  • 2019
  • Ended
  • Documentary
  • ~1h / ep
  • 1 season
  • 9.2/10

From sumo wrestling to robots, Japan's traditions and high-tech innovations fuel host Sue Perkin's cultural exploration in this docuseries.

Latest: Season 1 · 2019

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  1. E1. Episode 1

    Sep 18, 2019 · 60m

    Sue Perkins starts her journey in Tokyo, home to 36 million people. She trains with a female sumo wrestling team and meets a family who live with robots.

  2. E2. Episode 2

    Sep 25, 2019 · 60m

    Sue Perkins enjoys a night out with Kyoto's geishas, goes free diving with some ama divers and visits Hiroshima. In Tokyo, she explores how the Japanese are tackling the future.

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