Season 1

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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

  Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/21/2008

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  Lacquerware

  Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/28/2008

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  Rakugo

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/5/2008

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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

  Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/19/2008

  Explaining the integration of Western meals into the Japanese diet.

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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

  Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/2/2008

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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

  Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/16/2008

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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

  Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/30/2008

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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

  Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 7/21/2008

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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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 9/21/2008

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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

  Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 10/5/2008

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  The Seven Gods of Good Fortune

  Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 10/12/2008

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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)

  Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 10/26/2008

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  Yuzen Kimono

  Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 11/2/2008

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  Buddhist Statues

  Season 1 Episode 28 - Aired 11/9/2008

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  Hot Springs

  Season 1 Episode 29 - Aired 11/16/2008

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  Fish

  Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 11/23/2008

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  Tatami (straw mats)

  Season 1 Episode 31 - Aired 12/1/2008

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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

  Season 1 Episode 33 - Aired 12/15/2008

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