
TV series
Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono
2021–, RU. Created by Vladimir Pozner.
In their new film, presenters Vladimir Pozner and Ivan Urgant dare to unravel the Japanese mystery and find answers to the main questions. What are the main features of the national Japanese character. What is the uniqueness of this nation. What historical events and other factors have influenced the formation of the spiritual image of the nation. Why has Japan for centuries sought to keep its "door" closed to the rest of the world. Who the samurai really are, what role they played in Japanese history. How Japanese society managed to survive and recover from the nuclear disaster. Was Japan able to forgive the U.S. for the atomic bombings to the end. What is happening today to Japanese identity, traditional values and cultural patrimony. Is the samurai spirit alive today. To what extent is religion present in everyday Japanese life. What is the life of modern Japan.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S1 E1: Islanders
Aired 21 January 2021
Seasons 1
Details
- First aired
- 21 January 2021
- Original title
- Обратная сторона кимоно
- Language
- RU
- Type
- Scripted
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Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono: quick answers
Is Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono worth watching?
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How many seasons of Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono are there?
Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono has 1 season and 8 episodes.
Is Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono finished?
Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono on?
Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono?
If you liked Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono, try Fena: Pirate Princess, Shōgun, Tokyo Vice.
Who created Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono?
Japan: The Flip Side of the Kimono was created by Vladimir Pozner and stars Vladimir Pozner, Ivan Urgant.
