7.0/108 votesLoading...#1 - Cherry Blossoms
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/23/2009
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#2 - Bento
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/14/2008
About the origins and evolution of the Japanese "boxed lunchset".
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#3 - Miyazawa Kenji
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/21/2008
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#4 - Lacquerware
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/28/2008
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#6 - Tsukiji Market
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/12/2008
A short look on the history, present and future of the famous fishmarket in Tsukiji, Tokyo.
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#7 - Yoshoku
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/19/2008
Explaining the integration of Western meals into the Japanese diet.
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#8 - Kyudo
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/26/2008
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.
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#9 - Tea Ceremony Architecture
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/2/2008
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#10 - Dagashi-ya
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/9/2008
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
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#11 - Nihon Buyo
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/16/2008
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#12 - Abacus
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/23/2008
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.
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#13 - Ryukyu Kimono
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/30/2008
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#14 - Bamboo
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 7/14/2008
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.
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#15 - Shirakawa-go
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 7/21/2008
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#16 - Fireworks
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 7/28/2008
During the Japanese summer, fireworks are a daily phenomenon, as such, this episode shows it's origin, production and techniques.
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#17 - Hanging Scrolls
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 8/17/2008
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.
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#18 - The Tale of Genji: Part 1
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 8/24/2008
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.
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#19 - The Tale of Genji: Part 2
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 8/31/2008
Part two continues with a look on the Heian period and the effect the epic had on Japanese cultural history.
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#20 - Matcha
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 9/7/2008
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.
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#21 - Tokyo Tower
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 9/14/2008
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.
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#23 - Oribe-yaki (pottery)
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 9/28/2008
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#24 - The Colorful World of Utagawa Hiroshige
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 10/5/2008
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#25 - The Seven Gods of Good Fortune
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 10/12/2008
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The Best Episodes of Begin Japanology
Every episode of Begin Japanology ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of 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...
Genre:Documentary
Best Episodes Summary
"Cherry Blossoms" is the best rated episode of "Begin Japanology". It scored 7/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/23/2009. This episode scored NaN points higher than the second highest rated, "Bento".