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Season 1 – Japan With Sue Perkins

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Sue Perkins takes a trip around Japan, where she finds a nation caught between the demands of a hi-tech future and the pull of a traditional past.

Critics Reviews

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Deborah Ross The Mail on Sunday (UK) 09/24/2019
2/5
Why couldn't we be offered something that went beyond the stereotype? Go to Full Review Camilla Long The Times (UK) 09/23/2019
Is it too much to ask for a decent, thoughtful, culturally intelligent documentary about this country? Go to Full Review Jasper Rees Daily Telegraph (UK) 09/19/2019
4/5
Her Schama-esque editorials to camera were first impressions, they were driven by a yearning to understand. But Perkins was a sniggersome ad-libber when she could get away with it. Go to Full Review Claudia Connell Daily Mail (UK) 09/23/2019
2/5
Following her previous outings along the Mekong and Ganges rivers, the first episode of her Japanese adventure felt underwhelming and predictable. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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fetch m @RT46123506 02/09/2025 A tone deaf documentary that should never have been aired. Perkins fails to come across as charming as she thinks she is. What she is, is rude, dissmissive, childish, ignorant and aggravating. This show was a grand waste time for the peple she harassed. See more Nancy A @RT33797694 04/08/2024 Thoroughly enjoyed this. Having spent a little bit of time in Japan, and keen to do another trip there, it's always interesting and entertaining to learn more about the place. But for anyone interested in travel, or just learning about different cultures, this series nicely captures the fascinating people and lives of Japan. Also, of course, we learn about some elements of the culture that can seem pretty weird to an outsider! These are explored with kindness, curiosity, an open mind and gentle humour. Sue's personable, likeable and funny throughout. Recommend! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Sue Perkins

Host

Stephen P. Robinson

Executive Producer

Jamie Balment

Executive Producer

Vicky Hinners

Producer

Helen Simpson

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 18, 2019 Training with a female sumo wrestling team in Tokyo; a family who lives with robots; a solo wedding. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 25, 2019 Kyoto, Japan's geishas; free diving with ama divers; a visit to Hiroshima; exploring how the Japanese are tackling the future in Tokyo. Details

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Japan With Sue Perkins — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Helen Simpson
Executive Producer
Stephen P. Robinson, Jamie Balment
Network
BBC
Genre
Travel, Documentary
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Sep 18, 2019