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Japan: 1: Rituals of Rice

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Sumo wrestling, the puppet theatre, dolphin fishing, Zen Buddhism, spectacular rituals a thousand years old, industries as modern as the transistor radio; in Japan they all flourish side by side.
Hugh Gibb presents the first of his new series of films about this country of contrasts.

Contributors

Filmed and narrated by:
Hugh Gibb
Film editor:
Ted Eggs
Film editor:
Peter Ringstead

BBC Television

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