Episode 2 | Japan with Sue Perkins

Duration: 58'18''

Synopsis

Sue Perkins enjoys a night out with Kyoto's geishas, goes free diving with some ama divers and visits Hiroshima. In Tokyo, she explores how the Japanese are tackling the future.

Further Information

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