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DESIGN TALKS plus

What is good design? And what is its power? From traditional to cutting edge, we explore Japanese designs that are literally shaping our lives.

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StatusEnded
Original NameDESIGN TALKS plus
First Air DateApril 2, 2015
Last Air DateMarch 23, 2023
Seasons9
Episodes190
Episode Runtime 0min
LanguageEnglish, Japanese
Original LanguageEnglish
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Production CompaniesNHK WORLD-JAPAN
NetworksNHK WORLD-JAPAN
Evolving Bonsai
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Evolving Bonsai

Bonsai recreate vast natural landscapes in the confines of a plant pot. This unique Japanese culture is known by its original name around the world, and for many young people has become a byword of cool Japanese culture alongside manga and anime. From pieces painstakingly shaped over centuries to cutting-edge artworks shaped around new ideas, bonsai has an extraordinary diversity that's won fans at home and abroad. Rising international star and bonsai gardener Hirao Masashi explores the evolving world of bonsai.

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