Face To Face

tv show

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96 total episodes

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11 seasons

First Aired April 28, 2015

Overview

In conversation with... Japan expert Robert Campbell sits down with individuals from all walks of life whose drive and perspectives are changing Japan.

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Yoshihara Yoshindo: The Art of the Japanese Sword

Season 6 - Episode 4 - 0h 28m

Air Date

April 26, 2020

Overview

Symbolic of Japanese tradition and culture and imbued with the spirit of the samurai, the Japanese sword is both a deadly weapon and a work of art. Yoshihara Yoshindo is considered to be the greatest swordsmith alive. His works are displayed at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art and Boston's Museum of Fine Arts. Using techniques developed 1,000 years ago, he continues to forge swords at his small workshop in Tokyo. Why? Find out the answer to this and more on Face To Face.