Begin Japanology

S01E01

S01E01 14 Apr 08

28m

Bento

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

S01E02

S01E02 21 Apr 08

28m

Miyazawa Kenji

S01E03

S01E03 28 Apr 08

28m

Lacquerware

S01E04

S01E04 5 Mei 08

28m

Rakugo

S01E05

S01E05 12 Mei 08

28m

Tsukiji Market

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

S01E06

S01E06 19 Mei 08

28m

Yoshoku

Explaining the integration of Western meals into the Japanese diet.

S01E07

S01E07 26 Mei 08

28m

Kyudo

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.

S01E08

S01E08 2 Jun 08

28m

Tea Ceremony Architecture

S01E09

S01E09 9 Jun 08

28m

Dagashi-ya

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

S01E10

S01E10 16 Jun 08

28m

Nihon Buyo

S01E11

S01E11 23 Jun 08

28m

Abacus

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.

S01E12

S01E12 30 Jun 08

28m

Ryukyu Kimono

S01E13

S01E13 14 Jul 08

28m

Bamboo

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.

S01E14

S01E14 21 Jul 08

28m

Shirakawa-go

S01E15

S01E15 28 Jul 08

28m

Fireworks

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

S01E16

S01E16 17 Agu 08

28m

Hanging Scrolls

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.

S01E17

S01E17 24 Agu 08

28m

The Tale of Genji: Part 1

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.

S01E18

S01E18 31 Agu 08

28m

The Tale of Genji: Part 2

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

S01E19

S01E19 7 Sep 08

28m

Matcha

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.

S01E20

S01E20 14 Sep 08

28m

Tokyo Tower

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.

S01E21

S01E21 21 Sep 08

28m

Dashi

S01E22

S01E22 28 Sep 08

28m

Oribe-yaki (pottery)

S01E23

S01E23 5 Okt 08

28m

The Colorful World of Utagawa Hiroshige

S01E24

S01E24 12 Okt 08

28m

The Seven Gods of Good Fortune

S01E25

S01E25 19 Okt 08

28m

Sushi

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

S01E26

S01E26 26 Okt 08

28m

Mikoshi (portable shrines)

S01E27

S01E27 2 Nov 08

28m

Yuzen Kimono

S01E28

S01E28 9 Nov 08

28m

Buddhist Statues

S01E29

S01E29 16 Nov 08

28m

Hot Springs

S01E30

S01E30 23 Nov 08

28m

Fish

S01E31

S01E31 1 Des 08

28m

Tatami (straw mats)

S01E32

S01E32 8 Des 08

28m

Castles

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

S01E33

S01E33 15 Des 08

28m

Miso