Japanology Plus - Season 3 Episode 13 Footwear
Footwear has taken many different forms in many different cultures, but somehow Japan seems to have come up with more variety than most. Through the centuries, cleverly catering to existing or anticipated requirements, Japanese footwear has blossomed exotically into countless different forms, offering countless different functions. This time we look at the exhaustive variety of footwear that have developed in Japan. Peter Barakan visits a museum that showcases footwear from Japan and the world. Meanwhile, reporter Matt Alt shows us a great example of Japan's passionate attention to detail when he discovers the love and care that can be devoted to the simple act of polishing one's shoes.
Year: 2026
Genre: Documentary, Talk
Country: Japan
Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Director:
Cast: Peter Barakan
Crew:
First Air Date: Apr 03, 2014
Last Air date: Oct 15, 2026
Season: 13 Season
Episode: 369 Episode
Runtime: 28 minutes
IMDb: 6.40/10 by 5.00 users
Popularity: 14.2976
Language: English, Japanese
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