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2013102 minGdocumentary

Taiwan Identity

2013102 minGdocumentary

More than 20 billion yen in relief donations were sent from Taiwan to Japan following the 2011 earthquake.

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More than 20 billion yen in relief donations were sent from Taiwan to Japan following the 2011 earthquake.

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Atsuko Sakai

Atsuko Sakaidirector

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Atsuko Sakai gathers voices from the "Japanese generation" in Taiwan, a group shaped by the island's colonial past. Following the 2011 earthquake, Taiwan donated over 20 billion yen to Japan, reflecting a complex relationship. In 2012, Japanese tourism to Taiwan reached a record high, with many visitors noting remnants of Japanese influence. The documentary examines how history connects these two places and the memories that linger in contemporary society.

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