Japan with Sue Perkins
6+2019•1h 0m•9.2/10
Documentary
Ratings
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9.2/10(4)
From sumo wrestling to robots, Japan's traditions and high-tech innovations fuel host Sue Perkin's cultural exploration in this docuseries.
Production
Folk Films
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 18, 2019
Last Aired
September 25, 2019
Networks
BBC One
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2019-09-18
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.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2019-09-25
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.
Cast
Sue Perkins
Herself - Presenter
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