Begin Japanology mini

2009•5m

Documentary

Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people.

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Production

NHK

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

February 1, 2009

Last Aired

September 20, 2009

Networks

NHK

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Cherry Blossom

Air date: 2009-02-01

Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Cherry Blossom.

Origami

Air date: 2009-02-08

Shrines

Air date: 2009-02-15

Castles

Air date: 2009-02-22

Aizome

Air date: 2009-03-01

Karuta Card Games

Air date: 2009-03-08

Sushi

Air date: 2009-03-15

Lacquer Ware

Air date: 2009-03-22

Tea Gardens

Air date: 2009-03-29

E10

Tea Rooms

Air date: 2009-04-05

E11

Matcha Powdered Green Tea

Air date: 2009-04-12

E12

Wagashi Traditional Japanese Confections

Air date: 2009-04-19

E13

Katsura Imperial Villa

Air date: 2009-04-26

E14

The Game of Go

Air date: 2009-05-03

E15

Tops

Air date: 2009-05-10

E16

Bento

Air date: 2009-05-17

E17

Sake

Air date: 2009-05-24

E18

Yoshoku

Air date: 2009-05-31

E19

Mt. Fuji

Air date: 2009-06-07

E20

Kaiseki Cuisine

Air date: 2009-06-14

E21

Kendo

Air date: 2009-06-21

E22

The 53 Stations of the Tokaido by Utagawa Hiroshige

Air date: 2009-06-28

E23

Five-Storey Pagodas

Air date: 2009-07-05

E24

Fireworks

Air date: 2009-07-12

E25

Yuzen

Air date: 2009-07-19

E26

Makie

Air date: 2009-07-26

E27

Hina Dolls

Air date: 2009-08-02

E28

Bamboo Ware

Air date: 2009-08-09

E29

Miso

Air date: 2009-08-16

E30

Shirakawa-go

Air date: 2009-08-23

E31

Hanging Scrolls

Air date: 2009-08-30

E32

Festivals

Air date: 2009-09-06

E33

Autumn Leaves

Air date: 2009-09-13

E34

Hot Springs

Air date: 2009-09-20

Cast

Peter Barakan

Host

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