Banknotes

Japan's paper money incorporates some of the most advanced security features in the world, including pin-sharp watermarks, and microscopic text. This time on Japanology Plus, our theme is banknotes. Researcher Takashi Uemura, a former employee of what is now known as the National Printing Bureau, tells us why cash is still the payment method of choice for most Japanese shoppers. And in Plus One, Matt Alt learns about the elaborate envelopes that are used to gift money on special occasions.

Directing

Hidetoshi Yanagihara · Director

Writing

Adam Fulford · Script Consultant

Satomi Furukawa · Script Consultant

Production

Chiyo Kawahara · Executive Producer

Naoko Fujimura · Producer

Sachiko Miyamoto · Executive Producer

Camera

Yusuke Sakamoto · Camera Operator

Editing

Hitoshi Kato · Editor

Sound

Kahei Yasuhara · Sound Engineer

Masanobu Kuroda · Music Supervisor

Lighting

Suzuki Yoshimasa · Lighting Technician

Guest Stars (3)

Matt Alt as Self - Reporter in Plus One

Kyoko Mitsumata as Self - Expert

Takashi Uemura as Self - Expert