Begin Japanology mini (2009)

Episode 1 - Cherry Blossom

February 1, 2009 • 5 minutes

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


Episode 2 - Origami

February 8, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 3 - Shrines

February 15, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 4 - Castles

February 22, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 5 - Aizome

March 1, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 6 - Karuta Card Games

March 8, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 7 - Sushi

March 15, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 8 - Lacquer Ware

March 22, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 9 - Tea Gardens

March 29, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 10 - Tea Rooms

April 5, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 11 - Matcha Powdered Green Tea

April 12, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 12 - Wagashi Traditional Japanese Confections

April 19, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 13 - Katsura Imperial Villa

April 26, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 14 - The Game of Go

May 3, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 15 - Tops

May 10, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 16 - Bento

May 17, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 17 - Sake

May 24, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 18 - Yoshoku

May 31, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 19 - Mt. Fuji

June 7, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 20 - Kaiseki Cuisine

June 14, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 21 - Kendo

June 21, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 22 - The 53 Stations of the Tokaido by Utagawa Hiroshige

June 28, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 23 - Five-Storey Pagodas

July 5, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 24 - Fireworks

July 12, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 25 - Yuzen

July 19, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 26 - Makie

July 26, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 27 - Hina Dolls

August 2, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 28 - Bamboo Ware

August 9, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 29 - Miso

August 16, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 30 - Shirakawa-go

August 23, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 31 - Hanging Scrolls

August 30, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 32 - Festivals

September 6, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 33 - Autumn Leaves

September 13, 2009 • 5 minutes


Episode 34 - Hot Springs

September 20, 2009 • 5 minutes