Japanology Plus - Season 6 Episode 20 Swords
In Japan, sword fighting is a common feature of period dramas. But Japanese swords, katana, were more than weapons. They were used in rituals, and held as status symbols. Today, they're viewed as works of art. This time on Japanology Plus, our theme is swords. Our main guest is manga artist Kimiko Kamata, author of a katana-themed manga. She explains why the blades have attracted a new audience of young, female fans. And in Plus One, Matt Alt learns how to properly maintain a Japanese sword.
Year: 2024
Genre: Documentary, Talk
Country: Japan
Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Director:
Cast: Peter Barakan
Crew:
First Air Date: Apr 03, 2014
Last Air date: Dec 19, 2024
Season: 12 Season
Episode: 326 Episode
Runtime: 28 minutes
IMDb: 6.40/10 by 5.00 users
Popularity: 88.746
Language: English, Japanese
Keyword : japan, way of life, arts and culture, japanese folklore, arts and crafts, japanese history, japanese tradition, japanese culture, change vs tradition, japanese society
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Japanophiles: Thomas Bertrand
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Wood: Culture
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Japanophiles: Oussouby Sacko
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Japanophiles: Peter MacMillan
Konamon: Flour-based Cuisine
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Japanophiles: Ondrej Hybl
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Mechanical Dolls
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Japanophiles: David Atkinson
Monkeys
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