Abacus

Begin Japanology Season 1 Episode 11

Overview:
The "soroban" (Abacus) - a calculation tool no longer used in the Western world but still a common sight in Japan, where education and businesses use it with great succes.

Genre : Documentary

Actors : Peter Barakan, Stuart Varnam-Atkin

Release Date : 2008-06-23

Duration : 28 menit

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2. Miyazawa Kenji
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11. Abacus
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14. Shirakawa-go
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15. Fireworks
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16. Hanging Scrolls
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17. The Tale of Genji: Part 1
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