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First Aired: 20211 Season

Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono

Series Overview

In their new film, presenters Vladimir Pozner and Ivan Urgant dare to unravel the Japanese mystery and find answers to the main questions. What are the main features of the national Japanese character. What is the uniqueness of this nation. What historical events and other factors have influenced the formation of the spiritual image of the nation. Why has Japan for centuries sought to keep its "door" closed to the rest of the world. Who the samurai really are, what role they played in Japanese history. How Japanese society managed to survive and recover from the nuclear disaster. Was Japan able to forgive the U.S. for the atomic bombings to the end. What is happening today to Japanese identity, traditional values and cultural patrimony. Is the samurai spirit alive today. To what extent is religion present in everyday Japanese life. What is the life of modern Japan.

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Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 8 Episodes

Air Date Window

2021 – Present

Premiered: Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Created By
Vladimir PoznerVladimir Pozner

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Season 1, Episode 1: “Islanders”

Japan is one of the most mysterious countries in the world, existing in its own, unlike anything else, system of coordinates. Hosts Vladimir Pozner and Ivan Urgant dare to unravel the Japanese mystery and find answers to the main questions. For starters, they will master the science of putting on a kimono, find out who geisha really are and why Kabuki theater is called the soul of Japan.

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Vladimir Pozner

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What is Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono about?

In their new film, presenters Vladimir Pozner and Ivan Urgant dare to unravel the Japanese mystery and find answers to the main questions. What are the main features of the national Japanese character. What is the uniqueness of this nation. What historical events and other factors have influenced the formation of the spiritual image of the nation. Why has Japan for centuries sought to keep its "door" closed to the rest of the world. Who the samurai really are, what role they played in Japanese history. How Japanese society managed to survive and recover from the nuclear disaster. Was Japan able to forgive the U.S. for the atomic bombings to the end. What is happening today to Japanese identity, traditional values and cultural patrimony. Is the samurai spirit alive today. To what extent is religion present in everyday Japanese life. What is the life of modern Japan.

How many seasons does Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono have?

Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono?

Key cast members in Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono include Vladimir Pozner, Ivan Urgant.

Who created or directed Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono?

Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono was developed and directed by Vladimir Pozner.