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Begin Japanology Season 1

April. 14,2008

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Begin Japanology

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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Begin Japanology

2008

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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Begin Japanology Season 1 Full Episode Guide

Episode 33 - Miso

First Aired: December. 15,2008

Episode 32 - Castles

First Aired: December. 08,2008

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

Episode 31 - Tatami (straw mats)

First Aired: December. 01,2008

Episode 30 - Fish

First Aired: November. 23,2008

Episode 29 - Hot Springs

First Aired: November. 16,2008

Episode 28 - Buddhist Statues

First Aired: November. 09,2008

Episode 27 - Yuzen Kimono

First Aired: November. 02,2008

Episode 26 - Mikoshi (portable shrines)

First Aired: October. 26,2008

Episode 25 - Sushi

First Aired: October. 19,2008

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

Episode 24 - The Seven Gods of Good Fortune

First Aired: October. 12,2008

Episode 23 - The Colorful World of Utagawa Hiroshige

First Aired: October. 05,2008

Episode 22 - Oribe-yaki (pottery)

First Aired: September. 28,2008

Episode 21 - Dashi

First Aired: September. 21,2008

Episode 20 - Tokyo Tower

First Aired: September. 14,2008

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.

Episode 19 - Matcha

First Aired: September. 07,2008

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.

Episode 18 - The Tale of Genji: Part 2

First Aired: August. 31,2008

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

Episode 17 - The Tale of Genji: Part 1

First Aired: August. 24,2008

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.

Episode 16 - Hanging Scrolls

First Aired: August. 17,2008

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.

Episode 15 - Fireworks

First Aired: July. 28,2008

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

Episode 14 - Shirakawa-go

First Aired: July. 21,2008

Episode 13 - Bamboo

First Aired: July. 14,2008

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.

Episode 12 - Ryukyu Kimono

First Aired: June. 30,2008

Episode 11 - Abacus

First Aired: June. 23,2008

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.