1. Episode 1.1
54min
14th Apr 2008
Season 1
54min
14th Apr 2008
54min
21st Apr 2008
The sample group learn how to order and eat tempura, a typical Japanese meal. Then, they are guessing what is crafting an artisan.
54min
28th Apr 2008
54min
5th May 2008
Learn about the typical features of a Japanese garden from Kenroku-en in Kanazawa. Plus, tea utensil names and the do's and don'ts of tea picking.
54min
12th May 2008
A segment covering fun facts about tofu, including why it's counted in such a unique way, is followed by a lesson in the proper way to wear a yukata.
54min
19th May 2008
54min
26th May 2008
54min
2nd Jun 2008
Japanese summers are hot and humid. Explore the foods, drinks and technologies people have developed to stay cool.
54min
9th Jun 2008
54min
16th Jun 2008
54min
23rd Jun 2008
54min
30th Jun 2008
54min
7th Jul 2008
A two-hour special featuring simple yet delicious Japanese ingredients and side dishes that perfectly complement the flavor of rice.
54min
14th Jul 2008
Torii gates, statues and other things related to temples and shrines all cost money. The panel learns about what goes into their construction.
54min
21st Jul 2008
Sushi masters teach the panel everything there is to know about the ultimate Japanese food, including how to order and eat it.
54min
28th Jul 2008
As the seasons change, it's time to explore popular autumn foods and the best ways to prepare then. The panel then learns about portable stoves.
54min
4th Aug 2008
54min
11th Aug 2008
Spending the night at a Buddhist temple: Enjoy a sense of Japanese tranquility with beautiful gardens and Buddhist vegan meals.
54min
18th Aug 2008
This episode showcases the traditional blue-collar areas of Tokyo, highlighting foods, crafts, old-style performing arts and more.
54min
25th Aug 2008
54min
1st Sep 2008
After a look behind the scenes at the ten-don restaurant Tenkuni in Ginza, the panel meets artisans who specialize in repairing lacquer and more.
54min
8th Sep 2008
Chii and Azuma take a lesson in Japanese home cooking, and the panelists learn about customs surrounding the New Year's holidays in Japan.
54min
29th Sep 2008
Professional cooks give tips for making the best miso soup, and common ingredients for miso are ranked from most to least expensive.
54min
13th Oct 2008
54min
27th Oct 2008
Chii and Azuma leave the studio to ask people about the best side dishes for rice, while the panel visits a soba restaurant founded in the Edo period.
54min
3rd Nov 2008
54min
10th Nov 2008
54min
17th Nov 2008
In a tough economy, some people aspire to tough traditional occupations. We meet a 30-year-old apprentice gardener and a newly hired shrine maiden.
54min
24th Nov 2008
After Chii and Azuma compete to see who makes better oyakodon, the panel visits Kanaguya in Nagoya, a traditional inn, and learns about agar.
54min
1st Dec 2008
Meet the workers at Tokyo's famed Tsukiji fish market, who give a tour not found in any guidebook. Then, meet Japan's Living National Treasures.
54min
8th Dec 2008
54min
29th Dec 2008
A day with strong women of Japan, including a nun, the head of a sumo stable, a rakugo comedian, and a portable shrine carrier in a festival.
54min
19th Jan 2009
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about chopstick use and etiquette but were afraid to ask. Next, explore frequently misused words and phrases.
54min
26th Jan 2009
54min
2nd Feb 2009
The panel learns about and ranks the tastiest traditional snacks sold at summer festivals. Then, they explore the craft of making prayer beads.
54min
9th Feb 2009
54min
23rd Feb 2009
54min
2nd Mar 2009
54min
16th Mar 2009
In this two-hour special episode, a tournament of traditional Japanese confections is held to determine which one is the most popular.
54min
30th Mar 2009
Machines are indispensable to contemporary Japan, and this special explores many amazing examples, especially ones not seen every day.
54min
20th Apr 2009
54min
27th Apr 2009
54min
11th May 2009
Spend a day in Kyoto learning about the unheralded individuals and niche industries that support the ancient capital's temples and traditions.
54min
18th May 2009
The owner of the famous Ginza yakitori restaurant Torishige is retiring after 50 years, and his employees and customers celebrate his life and work.
54min
25th May 2009
54min
1st Jun 2009
54min
8th Jun 2009
54min
15th Jun 2009
54min
22nd Jun 2009
A look at the traditional architecture that defines Japan, including craftsmen who use skills and knowledge from the past to build shrine gates.
54min
29th Jun 2009
A day in the well-preserved city of Kanazawa, with a look at the artisans whose work behind the scenes in traditional crafts keeps the past alive.
54min
6th Jul 2009
54min
13th Jul 2009
54min
27th Jul 2009
14th Apr 2008
8th Oct 2009
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