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PBS Hawaiʻi Live TV
Tokyo Hula, explores the phenomenal popularity of hula in Japan from both Native Hawaiian and Japanese perspectives. An estimated two million people dance hula in Japan – a figure greater than the entire population of Hawai‘i. The explosive growth has created a multi-million dollar industry. Through interviews with Hawaiian master hula teachers and Japanese students, the film poses important questions about what happens to culture when it is exported.
Grab a front-row seat to the Songbird Supreme's historic first show in Japan, featuring standout versions of her greatest hits, including "Emotions," "Dreamlover" and "All I Want For Christmas Is You."