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This is what Japan's NHK does, and I watch it a lot on Roku. Documentaries, cooking shows, talk shows focusing on Japanese culture, etc. They're basically cul
by vharuck 5y ago
This is what Japan's NHK does, and I watch it a lot on Roku. Documentaries, cooking shows, talk shows focusing on Japanese culture, etc. They're basically cultivating and training tourists, which is great! I want to know about famous places that I can visit, new food I can try, and enough Japanese to at least get directions or buy things from people who can't speak English. And, while the production values aren't Hollywood-level, I expect they're better than what prefectural tourist offices would make.
If I were planning a trip to Great Britain, I'd happily watch a similar channel.
- ghostbrainalpha 5y agoI agree with you, but we need to reevaluate our values when it comes to public funds. When Florida paid Emeril Lagasse to produce a show that's purpose was partly to promote Florida tourism, people freaked out and it ruined his career.