The Human Face of Japan (1982)
• March 16th, 1982 • 0h 28min
Documentary
Overview
The world continues to look to Japan as a highly industrialized, future-oriented country that has retained much of its ancient tradition. This series provides an insight into the character of a highly complex nation by examining the lives of nine Japanese from widely diverse backgrounds in the context of social and economic developments.
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