The Contestant revisits the cultural phenomenon of Tomoaki Hamatsu, aka Nasubi, on the Japanese reality show Denpa Shonen: A Life in Prizes.
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AUM: The Cult and the End of the World probes the makings of a Japanese cult responsible for a Sarin gas attack in a Tokyo subway.
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Yoshigai Nao's documentary Shari is a primal scream, remarkable little thing, and a creature feature for the modern age.
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An interview with Come Back Anytime's John Daschbach about life and noodles.
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The Pursuit of Perfection profiles chefs Takemasa Shinohar, Natsuko Shoji, Yosuke Suga, and Takaaki Sugita and a Japanese philosophy about (im)perfection.
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Just let Jennifer Rainsford's All of Our Heartbeats Are Connected through Exploding Stars wash over you.
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Featuring dynamic camera work and vibrant colours, Art Kabuki immerses audiences cinematically in the experience of traditional Japanese theatre.
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If you have never felt your chest vibrate with the booming cheers that erupt in a Japanese arena during a sumo match, this doc could be the next closest thing. Sumodo –
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Former Uruguayan President José Mujica is a modest man. He gives 90% of his salary to the poor and notoriously (or admirably, depending on one’s perspective) drove a busted Volkswagen during his
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Come Back Anytime recreates a welcome atmosphere of warmth and ambiance with its portrait of Bizentei ramen shop.
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