Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono(2021)

Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono is a documentary series in which presenters Vladimir Pozner and Ivan Urgant explore the complexities of Japanese culture and national identity. The film examines the historical forces that shaped Japan's insular approach to the outside world, the legacy of the samurai, and how the nation recovered from nuclear devastation. It investigates Japan's relationship with the United States following the atomic bombings, the role of religion in daily life, and how traditional values persist—or fade—in contemporary society. Through these interconnected questions, the series uncovers what defines the Japanese character and whether the samurai spirit endures in modern Japan.