Japan with Sue Perkins (2019)
Sue Perkins' journey continues in Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital city, where she wants to understand what it takes to become a geisha. She also goes free diving with ama divers, takes in a visit to Hiroshima, and explores how the Japanese are tackling the future in Tokyo.
Inspired by a childhood friendship, Sue Perkins travels around Japan experiencing a nation caught between the demands of a high-tech future and the pull of a traditional past.
Primary Title
- Japan with Sue Perkins
Date Broadcast
- Monday 14 June 2021
Release Year
- 2019
Start Time
- 19 : 30
Finish Time
- 20 : 35
Duration
- 65:00
Episode
- 2
Channel
- Choice TV
Broadcaster
- Top TV Limited
Programme Description
- Inspired by a childhood friendship, Sue Perkins travels around Japan experiencing a nation caught between the demands of a high-tech future and the pull of a traditional past.
Episode Description
- Sue Perkins' journey continues in Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital city, where she wants to understand what it takes to become a geisha. She also goes free diving with ama divers, takes in a visit to Hiroshima, and explores how the Japanese are tackling the future in Tokyo.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Documentary television programs--Great Britain
- Japan--Description and travel
- Japan--Social life and customs
Genres
- Documentary
Contributors
- Helen Simpson (Director)
- Sue Perkins (Presenter)
- Vicky Hinners (Producer)
- Folk Films [II] (Production Unit)
- Square Peg TV (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Documentary television programs--Great Britain
- Japan--Description and travel
- Japan--Social life and customs