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Japanese Cultural Festival in London

Novelist Francis King reviews the The Great Japan Exhibition at the Royal Academy

The Great Japan Exhibition at the Royal Academy is reviewed by novelist Francis King. The origins of Kabuki theatre is discussed by John Ashford, British architect Sir Denys Lasdun explains the work of Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa, and the 主播大秀 series The Shogun Inheritance is reviewed. Presenter: Sarah Dunant.

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29 minutes

主播大秀 World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project