Begin Japanology

Name: Begin Japanology
Released: 2008-04-14
Rating: 8

2008 · Documentary · 7 Seasons · 251 Episodes · 8.0

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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Episodes

Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7

E11. Bento28m · 2008-04-14About the origins and evolution of the Japanese "boxed lunchset".E22. Miyazawa Kenji28m · 2008-04-21 E33. Lacquerware28m · 2008-04-28 E44. Rakugo28m · 2008-05-05 E55. Tsukiji Market28m · 2008-05-12A short look on the history, present and future of the famous fishmarket in Tsukiji, Tokyo.E66. Yoshoku28m · 2008-05-19Explaining the integration of Western meals into the Japanese diet.E77. Kyudo28m · 2008-05-26Kyodo (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.E88. Tea Ceremony Architecture28m · 2008-06-02 E99. Dagashi-ya28m · 2008-06-09A 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 E1010. Nihon Buyo28m · 2008-06-16 E1111. Abacus28m · 2008-06-23The "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.E1212. Ryukyu Kimono28m · 2008-06-30 E1313. Bamboo28m · 2008-07-14Bamboo, a native Japanese plant of the tree family, has many uses. This episode explores a few, such as tools, decoration and even as food.E1414. Shirakawa-go28m · 2008-07-21 E1515. Fireworks28m · 2008-07-28During the Japanese summer, fireworks are a daily phenomenon, as such, this episode shows it's origin, production and techniques.E1616. Hanging Scrolls28m · 2008-08-17The 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.E1717. The Tale of Genji: Part 128m · 2008-08-24The 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.E1818. The Tale of Genji: Part 228m · 2008-08-31Part two continues with a look on the Heian period and the effect the epic had on Japanese cultural history.E1919. Matcha28m · 2008-09-07Matcha, 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.E2020. Tokyo Tower28m · 2008-09-14A key player in the skyline of Tokyo, Tokyo Tower is a source of entertainment and inspiration. A look on it's construction and influence.E2121. Dashi28m · 2008-09-21 E2222. Oribe-yaki (pottery)28m · 2008-09-28 E2323. The Colorful World of Utagawa Hiroshige28m · 2008-10-05 E2424. The Seven Gods of Good Fortune28m · 2008-10-12 E2525. Sushi28m · 2008-10-19This episodes investigates the staple Japanese food, "Sushi" via it's origins and ingredients.E2626. Mikoshi (portable shrines)28m · 2008-10-26 E2727. Yuzen Kimono28m · 2008-11-02 E2828. Buddhist Statues28m · 2008-11-09 E2929. Hot Springs28m · 2008-11-16 E3030. Fish28m · 2008-11-23 E3131. Tatami (straw mats)28m · 2008-12-01 E3232. Castles28m · 2008-12-08During Japan's civil war era, many castles were erected as strongholds and displays of power by the local warlords.E3333. Miso28m · 2008-12-15

Cast

Peter Barakan

Self - Host

Stuart Varnam-Atkin

Self - Narrator (voice)

Begin Japanology

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