Swimming, soccer, gymnastics and more: Japanese children these days are increasingly enthusiastic about sports. Sports-focused kindergartens have become very popular, as have after-school training programs intended to nurture elite athletes. What lies behind this junior sports boom? This time on Japanology Plus, we explore the theme of children and sports. Our expert guest is Masayuki Tamaki, a sportswriter who covers the entire sporting spectrum. And in Plus One, a gym for Olympic prospects.
Title | Japanology Plus - Season 4 Episode 25 Children and Sports |
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Year | 2024 |
Genre | Documentary, Talk |
Country | Japan |
Studio | NHK WORLD-JAPAN |
Cast | Peter Barakan |
Crew | |
Alternative Titles | ジャパノロジー・プラス |
Keyword | japan, way of life, arts and culture, japanese folklore, arts and crafts, japanese history, japanese tradition, japanese culture, change vs tradition, japanese society |
First Air Date | Apr 03, 2014 |
Last Air date | Dec 19, 2024 |
Season | 12 Season |
Episode | 325 Episode |
Runtime | 28:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 7.80/ 10 by 4.00 users |
Popularity | 74.456 |
Language | English, Japanese |