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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...
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Season 1

  • Bento
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    Bento

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/14/2008

    About the origins and evolution of the Japanese "boxed lunchset".

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  • Miyazawa Kenji
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    Miyazawa Kenji

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/21/2008

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  • Lacquerware
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    Lacquerware

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/28/2008

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  • Rakugo
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    Rakugo

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/5/2008

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  • Tsukiji Market
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    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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  • Yoshoku
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    Yoshoku

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/19/2008

    Explaining the integration of Western meals into the Japanese diet.

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  • Kyudo
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    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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  • Tea Ceremony Architecture
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    Tea Ceremony Architecture

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/2/2008

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  • Dagashi-ya
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    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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  • Nihon Buyo
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    Nihon Buyo

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/16/2008

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  • Abacus
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    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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  • Ryukyu Kimono
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    Ryukyu Kimono

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/30/2008

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  • Bamboo
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    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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  • Shirakawa-go
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    Shirakawa-go

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 7/21/2008

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  • Fireworks
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    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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  • Hanging Scrolls
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    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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  • The Tale of Genji: Part 1
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    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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  • The Tale of Genji: Part 2
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    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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  • Matcha
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    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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  • Tokyo Tower
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    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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  • Dashi
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    Dashi

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 9/21/2008

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  • Oribe-yaki (pottery)
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    Oribe-yaki (pottery)

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 9/28/2008

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  • The Colorful World of Utagawa Hiroshige
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    The Colorful World of Utagawa Hiroshige

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 10/5/2008

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  • The Seven Gods of Good Fortune
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    The Seven Gods of Good Fortune

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 10/12/2008

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  • Sushi
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    Sushi

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 10/19/2008

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

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  • Mikoshi (portable shrines)
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    Mikoshi (portable shrines)

    Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 10/26/2008

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  • Yuzen Kimono
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    Yuzen Kimono

    Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 11/2/2008

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  • Buddhist Statues
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    Buddhist Statues

    Season 1 Episode 28 - Aired 11/9/2008

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  • Hot Springs
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    Hot Springs

    Season 1 Episode 29 - Aired 11/16/2008

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  • Fish
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    Fish

    Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 11/23/2008

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  • Tatami (straw mats)
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    Tatami (straw mats)

    Season 1 Episode 31 - Aired 12/1/2008

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  • Castles
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    Castles

    Season 1 Episode 32 - Aired 12/8/2008

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

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  • Miso
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    Miso

    Season 1 Episode 33 - Aired 12/15/2008

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