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Quest for Perfect Skin
Japanese women are among the world's most passionate about skin care. For centuries, elite and commoners alike have embraced the quest for perfect skin, with Japan's climate and beauty ideals giving rise to a characteristic style of skin care. This time we unveil Japan's image of perfect skin and how to achieve it with the help of expert guest Kaori Ishida, a university professor who's engaged in research on the philosophical underpinnings of beauty. And in Plus One, we meet a beauty witch.
Aired: Apr 14, 2016 Genre: Documentary TalkCasts: Peter Barakan Emma Howard Matt AltDuration: 28m Rating: 0 Country: Japan Production: NHK, NHK Educational
Episodes
01: Japanophiles: Maud Archambault02: Silk03: Underground Tokyo04: Earthquake Preparedness05: Japanophiles: Jorge Cabeza Fernandez06: Japanophiles: Pico Iyer07: Okinawan Dance08: Whisky09: Quest for Perfect Skin10: Bladed Tools11: Family Crests12: Breakfast13: Footwear14: Running15: Emoji16: Ekiben17: Bicycles18: Kimono19: Kokeshi Dolls20: Shinise: Long-Established Businesses21: Japanophiles: Rezaul Karim Chowdhury22: Toilets23: Bridges24: A Nation of Singers25: Restoring Castles26: Volcanoes27: School Club Activites28: Smells29: Paper30: Japanophiles: Paul Lorimer31: Katsuobushi32: Day Care for Kids33: Sweets and Snacks34: Hairdressing