Misunderstanding Japan

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Misunderstanding Japan

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Oct 24, 2015

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From workaholics to submissive women and bizarre crazes, Dr Christopher Harding explores Western media representations of Japan and asks if these stereotypes have led to the country being misunderstood in West.

Released:

Oct 24, 2015

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