Name: Empire of Mirrors
Uploaded: 2018
Duration: 52 min 1 s
Description: Even in times of globalization, some things remained different in the land of the rising sun. Despite all the hectic activity, the latest technology, and the mega-metropolis Tokyo, you can still feel the meaning of tradition that seems to have survived even in times of globalization.

Even in times of globalization, some things remained different in the land of the rising sun. Despite all the hectic activity, the latest technology, and the mega-metropolis Tokyo, you can still feel the meaning of tradition that seems to have survived even in times of globalization.

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Explore Japan through the voices of an architect, actress, artist, writer, priest, and tea master as Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Nara, and Ise reveal a culture balancing modern life with enduring tradition. From tea ceremony and Zen practice to memory, catastrophe, and art, this film offers a layered view that keeps unfolding, making it a rewarding reason to sign up and watch.

Inside Japan, artists and rituals reflect a culture shaped by impermanence.

150 years ago, Japan opened up to the world and took giant steps towards modernity.