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World Service,29 Oct 1981,29 mins

Japanese Cultural Festival in London

Meridian

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The Great Japan Exhibition at the Royal Academy is reviewed by novelist Francis King. The origins of Kabuki theatre is discussed by John Ashford, British architect Sir Denys Lasdun explains the work of Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa, and the BBC series The Shogun Inheritance is reviewed. Presenter: Sarah Dunant.

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