Cherry Blossom Time in Japan
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
8 min
Release Date
1936-03-21
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
5.7
James A. FitzPatrick
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
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