NaN/100 votesNaN/10(0)#1 - Bento
Season 1 Episode 1
Aired 4/14/2008
About the origins and evolution of the Japanese "boxed lunchset".
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#2 - Miyazawa Kenji
Season 1 Episode 2
Aired 4/21/2008
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#3 - Lacquerware
Season 1 Episode 3
Aired 4/28/2008
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#4 - Rakugo
Season 1 Episode 4
Aired 5/5/2008
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#5 - 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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#6 - Yoshoku
Season 1 Episode 6
Aired 5/19/2008
Explaining the integration of Western meals into the Japanese diet.
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#7 - 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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#8 - Tea Ceremony Architecture
Season 1 Episode 8
Aired 6/2/2008
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#9 - 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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#10 - Nihon Buyo
Season 1 Episode 10
Aired 6/16/2008
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#11 - 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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#12 - Ryukyu Kimono
Season 1 Episode 12
Aired 6/30/2008
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#13 - 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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#14 - Shirakawa-go
Season 1 Episode 14
Aired 7/21/2008
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#15 - 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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#16 - 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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#17 - 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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#18 - 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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#19 - 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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#20 - 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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#21 - Dashi
Season 1 Episode 21
Aired 9/21/2008
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#22 - Oribe-yaki (pottery)
Season 1 Episode 22
Aired 9/28/2008
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#23 - The Colorful World of Utagawa Hiroshige
Season 1 Episode 23
Aired 10/5/2008
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#24 - The Seven Gods of Good Fortune
Season 1 Episode 24
Aired 10/12/2008
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#25 - 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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The Best Episodes of Begin Japanology Season 1
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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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"Bento" is the best rated episode of "Begin Japanology" season 1. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/14/2008. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Miyazawa Kenji".
