Japan with Sue Perkins

Japan with Sue Perkins

6+2019•1h 0m•9.2/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

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.

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Production

Folk Films

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 18, 2019

Last Aired

September 25, 2019

Networks

BBC One

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Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Episode 1

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.

Episode 2

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

Sue Perkins

Herself - Presenter

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