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Shin Nihon Fudoki

2011 · 16 seasons

A calm, scenic armchair journey through rural Japan, gentle and nostalgic, easy to leave on and drift through.

Genres
Documentary
Starring
Takako Matsu
Overview
A full-scale travel documentary program that portrays the beautiful landscapes, lifestyles, and activities of people across various regions in Japan. Presented in an omnibus format, it allows viewers to immerse themselves in the nostalgic and irreplaceable scenery of Japan.

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Genres
Documentary
Starring
Takako Matsu
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • nature
    • environment
    • work
    • family
    • aging
    Places
    • countryside
    • small town
    • road trip
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    family
    Form
    • anthology
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
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    Action0
    Horror0
    Humour1
    Realism10
    Romance0
    Tension0
    Darkness1
    Complexity1
    Emotional weight3

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Starring
    Takako Matsu
    Length
    16 seasons, 455 episodes
    Network
    NHK BS Premium
    Country
    Japan
    Languages
    Japanese

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