Begin Japanology

Season 72008

BEGIN Japanology invites you into the world of Japanese culture, both traditional and modern, explaining how traditions evolved and the part they still play today in people's everyday lives.

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33 Episodes

E01 Bento

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

April 14, 2008

E02 Miyazawa Kenji

April 21, 2008

E03 Lacquerware

April 28, 2008

E04 Rakugo

May 5, 2008

E05 Tsukiji Market

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

May 12, 2008

E06 Yoshoku

Explaining the integration of Western meals into the Japanese diet.

May 19, 2008

E07 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.

May 26, 2008

E08 Tea Ceremony Architecture

June 2, 2008

E09 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

June 9, 2008

E10 Nihon Buyo

June 16, 2008

E11 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.

June 23, 2008

E12 Ryukyu Kimono

June 30, 2008

E13 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.

July 14, 2008

E14 Shirakawa-go

July 21, 2008

E15 Fireworks

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

July 28, 2008

E16 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.

August 17, 2008

E17 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.

August 24, 2008

E18 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.

August 31, 2008

E19 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.

September 7, 2008

E20 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.

September 14, 2008

E21 Dashi

September 21, 2008

E22 Oribe-yaki (pottery)

September 28, 2008

E23 The Colorful World of Utagawa Hiroshige

October 5, 2008

E24 The Seven Gods of Good Fortune

October 12, 2008

E25 Sushi

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

October 19, 2008

E26 Mikoshi (portable shrines)

October 26, 2008

E27 Yuzen Kimono

November 2, 2008

E28 Buddhist Statues

November 9, 2008

E29 Hot Springs

November 16, 2008

E30 Fish

November 23, 2008

E31 Tatami (straw mats)

December 1, 2008

E32 Castles

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

December 8, 2008

E33 Miso

December 15, 2008

Begin Japanology

E01 Bento

E02 Miyazawa Kenji

E03 Lacquerware

E04 Rakugo

E05 Tsukiji Market

E06 Yoshoku

E07 Kyudo

E08 Tea Ceremony Architecture

E09 Dagashi-ya

E10 Nihon Buyo

E11 Abacus

E12 Ryukyu Kimono

E13 Bamboo

E14 Shirakawa-go

E15 Fireworks

E16 Hanging Scrolls

E17 The Tale of Genji: Part 1

E18 The Tale of Genji: Part 2

E19 Matcha

E20 Tokyo Tower

E21 Dashi

E22 Oribe-yaki (pottery)

E23 The Colorful World of Utagawa Hiroshige

E24 The Seven Gods of Good Fortune

E25 Sushi

E26 Mikoshi (portable shrines)

E27 Yuzen Kimono

E28 Buddhist Statues

E29 Hot Springs

E30 Fish

E31 Tatami (straw mats)

E32 Castles

E33 Miso

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E01 Bento

E02 Miyazawa Kenji

E03 Lacquerware

E04 Rakugo

E05 Tsukiji Market

E06 Yoshoku

E07 Kyudo

E08 Tea Ceremony Architecture

E09 Dagashi-ya

E10 Nihon Buyo

E11 Abacus

E12 Ryukyu Kimono

E13 Bamboo

E14 Shirakawa-go

E15 Fireworks

E16 Hanging Scrolls

E17 The Tale of Genji: Part 1

E18 The Tale of Genji: Part 2

E19 Matcha

E20 Tokyo Tower

E21 Dashi

E22 Oribe-yaki (pottery)

E23 The Colorful World of Utagawa Hiroshige

E24 The Seven Gods of Good Fortune

E25 Sushi

E26 Mikoshi (portable shrines)