Begin Japanology S01E22 · Oribe-yaki (pottery)

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1. 1 1. Bento2008-04-14 · 28mAbout the origins and evolution of the Japanese "boxed lunchset".
2. 2 2. Miyazawa Kenji2008-04-21 · 28m
3. 3 3. Lacquerware2008-04-28 · 28m
4. 4 4. Rakugo2008-05-05 · 28m
5. 5 5. Tsukiji Market2008-05-12 · 28mA short look on the history, present and future of the famous fishmarket in Tsukiji, Tokyo.
6. 6 6. Yoshoku2008-05-19 · 28mExplaining the integration of Western meals into the Japanese diet.
7. 7 7. Kyudo2008-05-26 · 28mKyodo (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.
8. 8 8. Tea Ceremony Architecture2008-06-02 · 28m
9. 9 9. Dagashi-ya2008-06-09 · 28mA 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
10. 10 10. Nihon Buyo2008-06-16 · 28m
11. 11 11. Abacus2008-06-23 · 28mThe "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.
12. 12 12. Ryukyu Kimono2008-06-30 · 28m
13. 13 13. Bamboo2008-07-14 · 28mBamboo, a native Japanese plant of the tree family, has many uses. This episode explores a few, such as tools, decoration and even as food.
14. 14 14. Shirakawa-go2008-07-21 · 28m
15. 15 15. Fireworks2008-07-28 · 28mDuring the Japanese summer, fireworks are a daily phenomenon, as such, this episode shows it's origin, production and techniques.
16. 16 16. Hanging Scrolls2008-08-17 · 28mThe 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
17. 17 17. The Tale of Genji: Part 12008-08-24 · 28mThe 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. Th
18. 18 18. The Tale of Genji: Part 22008-08-31 · 28mPart two continues with a look on the Heian period and the effect the epic had on Japanese cultural history.
19. 19 19. Matcha2008-09-07 · 28mMatcha, 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
20. 20 20. Tokyo Tower2008-09-14 · 28mA key player in the skyline of Tokyo, Tokyo Tower is a source of entertainment and inspiration. A look on it's construction and influence.
21. 21 21. Dashi2008-09-21 · 28m
22. 22 22. Oribe-yaki (pottery)2008-09-28 · 28m
23. 23 23. The Colorful World of Utagawa Hiroshige2008-10-05 · 28m
24. 24 24. The Seven Gods of Good Fortune2008-10-12 · 28m
25. 25 25. Sushi2008-10-19 · 28mThis episodes investigates the staple Japanese food, "Sushi" via it's origins and ingredients.
26. 26 26. Mikoshi (portable shrines)2008-10-26 · 28m
27. 27 27. Yuzen Kimono2008-11-02 · 28m
28. 28 28. Buddhist Statues2008-11-09 · 28m
29. 29 29. Hot Springs2008-11-16 · 28m
30. 30 30. Fish2008-11-23 · 28m
31. 31 31. Tatami (straw mats)2008-12-01 · 28m
32. 32 32. Castles2008-12-08 · 28mDuring Japan's civil war era, many castles were erected as strongholds and displays of power by the local warlords.
33. 33 33. Miso2008-12-15 · 28m