Cherry Blossom Time in Japan (1936)
• March 21st, 1936 • 0h 8min
Documentary
Overview
In this Traveltalk short, the symbolic role of cherry blossoms in Japanese culture is explored as well as the traditional Japanese religions of Shintoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism.
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