Cherry Blossom Time in Japan

1936 | 8 minutes | 5.7 ★ (3)

Cherry Blossom Time in Japan
  • Overview

    In this Traveltalk short, the symbolic role of cherry blossoms in Japanese culture is explored as well as the traditional Japanese religions of Shintoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism.

  • Release Date

    21 March 1936

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  • Revenue

    $0.00

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