Journalist Yumi Araki returns to Japan as it enters a new era. She explores the issues that have both galvanized and polarised the nation and meets the people at the forefront of great change.
Where to Watch Deciphering Japan • Season 1
4 Episodes
A Woman's Role
E1
A Woman's RoleJournalist Yumi Araki digs deeper into Japan's patriarchy to understand what keeps this developed country ranked 121 below Angola on the Gender Gap Index.
Live to Work
E2
Live to WorkJapan's renowned work ethic helped propel it into the first world, yet it is among the least productive economies today. Journalist Yumi Araki explores if Japanese attitudes to work are changing.
Ageing Society
E3
Ageing SocietyJapan has one of the highest life expectancies in the world but its birth rate is also at an all time low. Journalist Yumi Araki explores the impact of these changing demographics on Japanese society.
Being Japanese
E4
Being JapaneseAs Japan moves into a new era, journalist Yumi Araki explores the influences that have shaped the national identity and meets the people seeking to redefine it- for better and for worse.
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