Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo
Untangling the web of cultural and historical ties underlying Japan’s deep fascination with insects.
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Genre: Documentary
Director: Jessica Oreck
Actors: Akito Kawahara, Haruku Shinozaki, Kazuya Kumazaki, Naohiro Kazaoka, Norikuni Nakamura, Rin Katsuta, Rina Katsuta, Takeshi Yoro, Tomone Kumazaki, Yu Miyasaka
Country: Japan
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