Miso
December 15, 2008 • 28m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

Castles
December 8, 2008 • 28m

During Japan's civil war era, many castles were erected as strongholds and displays of power by the local warlords.

Tatami (straw mats)
December 1, 2008 • 28m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

Fish
November 23, 2008 • 28m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

Hot Springs
November 16, 2008 • 28m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

Buddhist Statues
November 9, 2008 • 28m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

Yuzen Kimono
November 2, 2008 • 28m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

Mikoshi (portable shrines)
October 26, 2008 • 28m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

Sushi
October 19, 2008 • 28m

This episodes investigates the staple Japanese food, "Sushi" via it's origins and ingredients.

The Seven Gods of Good Fortune
October 12, 2008 • 28m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

The Colorful World of Utagawa Hiroshige
October 5, 2008 • 28m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

Oribe-yaki (pottery)
September 28, 2008 • 28m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

Dashi
September 21, 2008 • 28m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

Tokyo Tower
September 14, 2008 • 28m

A key player in the skyline of Tokyo, Tokyo Tower is a source of entertainment and inspiration. A look on it's construction and influence.

Matcha
September 7, 2008 • 28m

Matcha, the powdered residue of ground green tea leafs, has been a key ingredient in the Japanese tea ceremony for more than a millenium, but nowadays it's also being used in more than just tea.

The Tale of Genji: Part 2
August 31, 2008 • 28m

Part two continues with a look on the Heian period and the effect the epic had on Japanese cultural history.

The Tale of Genji: Part 1
August 24, 2008 • 28m

The first part of two episodes focussing on the ancient Japanese epic that left a huge impact on the cultural history of Japan, "The tale of Genji", written in the Heian period. This part details the author, characters and plot.

Hanging Scrolls
August 17, 2008 • 28m

The wall scroll is not just used for decoration, it has a special role during the tea ceremony that is still practiced in Japan. From the special placement in a room to the padding of the scroll itself, everything must considered.

Fireworks
July 28, 2008 • 28m

During the Japanese summer, fireworks are a daily phenomenon, as such, this episode shows it's origin, production and techniques.

Shirakawa-go
July 21, 2008 • 28m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

Bamboo
July 14, 2008 • 28m

Bamboo, a native Japanese plant of the tree family, has many uses. This episode explores a few, such as tools, decoration and even as food.

Ryukyu Kimono
June 30, 2008 • 28m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

Abacus
June 23, 2008 • 28m

The "soroban" (Abacus) - a calculation tool no longer used in the Western world but still a common sight in Japan, where education and businesses use it with great succes.

Nihon Buyo
June 16, 2008 • 28m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

Dagashi-ya
June 9, 2008 • 28m

A look at the phenomenon of dagashi-ya ("thrifty sweetshops") and the role they played in a community and it's growing resurgence in modern society

Tea Ceremony Architecture
June 2, 2008 • 28m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

Kyudo
May 26, 2008 • 28m

Kyodo (loosely translatable to "archery") is not so much about hitting the target as it is all about the form, skill and practice of the art.

Yoshoku
May 19, 2008 • 28m

Explaining the integration of Western meals into the Japanese diet.

Tsukiji Market
May 12, 2008 • 28m

A short look on the history, present and future of the famous fishmarket in Tsukiji, Tokyo.

Rakugo
May 5, 2008 • 28m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

Lacquerware
April 28, 2008 • 28m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

Miyazawa Kenji
April 21, 2008 • 28m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

Bento
April 14, 2008 • 28m

About the origins and evolution of the Japanese "boxed lunchset".

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