Name: The Art of Japanese Life
Genre: Documentary
Cast: James Fox

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Dr James Fox looks at the art and culture of Japan.

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Directors: Jude Ho, Matthew Springford
Produced by: Ben Harding

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June 12, 2017 · June 26, 2017 · Ended

First aired: June 12, 2017
Last aired: June 26, 2017
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 3 episodes
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Also spoken: Hungarian
Made in: Japan

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4 questions, like "Is The Art of Japanese Life worth watching?"

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Is The Art of Japanese Life worth watching?

80

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.1).

Is The Art of Japanese Life okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Art of Japanese Life?

9 h

About 9 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 177 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2017.

Will I feel good after watching The Art of Japanese Life?

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Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for wholesome and 6 for hopefulness.