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Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo | A Film About Japan's Love Affair With Bugs
By Jocelyn Gan
Here's a list of what I know about Japan:
- Japanese food is absolutely delicious
- The fashion found on the streets and underground are one of a kind
- The landscape is breathtaking
- Hello Kitty was born there
- Godzilla almost destroyed Tokyo
- Gwen Stefani loves Harajuku style
- J-pop is fastastic
- And Japanese people are obsessed with...bugs?
From the latest documentary by Jessica Oreck, Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo explores the mystery behind the development of Japan's love affair with bugs. The documentary untangles the cultural and deep histories behind Japan's fascination with insects.
This came as a complete shock to me! I had no idea Japanese people had this obsession with bugs! While watching the trailer I was in awe of this love affair. Who knew that insects play such an important role in Japanese culture. It is such a lucrative business that one person interviewed in the documentary was able purchase a Ferrari by selling beetles! Okay, I'll be honest and admit that I am NOT a bug person. But regardless of that, the premises of the film itched my curiosity nerve.
The film will be released on May 12.
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Very interesting, but I don't think I really want to see bugs on the big screen! Everyone else go and please tell me how it goes.
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