Episode
Nature: In the Shadow of Fujisan: Bird of Happiness
Overview
A look at the crane, Japanese symbol of longevity, true love and happiness.
Details
- Series
- Nature
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 12
- Air date
- 1987-03-01
- Runtime
- 53 min
Episode context
In the Shadow of Fujisan: Bird of Happiness is Episode 12 in Season 5 of Nature. It aired on 1987-03-01. The runtime is 53 min.
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