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Big Bird in Japan
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Big Bird in Japan

1988-10-01 · 58 min · ★ 9.1

Family · TV Movie · Adventure · Comedy

While visiting Japan, Big Bird wanders off from a guided tour bus in Tokyo, and is lost until a Japanese woman helps him get to where he needs to go. The woman, however, is hiding a secret.

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Production details

Directors
Jon Stone
Production companies
NHK, Children's Television Workshop
Countries
Japan, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 250,000

Top Cast

Caroll SpinneyCaroll SpinneyBig Bird (voice)
Brian MuehlBrian MuehlBarkley (voice)
Maiko KawakamiMaiko KawakamiKaguya-Hime
Yôko HarutaTour Guide
Masayuki KatoMasayuki KatoRestaurant Manager
Akira MurayamaAkira MurayamaMr. Shimizu
Hikojiro MatsumuraGrandfather
Fukami HarueGrandmother
Mariko HiranoMariko Shimizu
Akiko NemotoAkiko Shimizu
Pat MoritaPat MoritaBamboo Princess Story Narrator (voice)
Kumiko HironakaKumiko Hironaka

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