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Status: Ended
First Aired: September 3, 2018
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 5
Networks: ARTE
Genres: Documentary

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Japan from Above(2018)

TMDB Rating: 7.3 (3 votes)

Overview

Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Japan's amazingly diverse landscapes, as well as intimate portraits of people leading contrasting lives.

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Season 1

5 episodes • 2018

#	Episode	Air Date
1	The Great Wild North	Sep 3, 2018
2	Gifts from the Mountains	Sep 4, 2018
3	Cradle of Traditions	Sep 5, 2018
4	Land of Prayers	Sep 6, 2018
5	Treasure Islands	Sep 7, 2018

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