14th Apr 2008

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.

28th Apr 2008

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.

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.

19th May 2008

26th May 2008

2nd Jun 2008

Japanese summers are hot and humid. Explore the foods, drinks and technologies people have developed to stay cool.

9th Jun 2008

16th Jun 2008

23rd Jun 2008

30th Jun 2008

7th Jul 2008

A two-hour special featuring simple yet delicious Japanese ingredients and side dishes that perfectly complement the flavor of rice.

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.

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.

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.

4th Aug 2008

11th Aug 2008

Spending the night at a Buddhist temple: Enjoy a sense of Japanese tranquility with beautiful gardens and Buddhist vegan meals.

18th Aug 2008

This episode showcases the traditional blue-collar areas of Tokyo, highlighting foods, crafts, old-style performing arts and more.

25th Aug 2008

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.

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.

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.

13th Oct 2008

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.

3rd Nov 2008

10th Nov 2008

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.

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.

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.

8th Dec 2008

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.

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.

26th Jan 2009

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.

9th Feb 2009

23rd Feb 2009

2nd Mar 2009

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.

30th Mar 2009

Machines are indispensable to contemporary Japan, and this special explores many amazing examples, especially ones not seen every day.

20th Apr 2009

27th Apr 2009

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.

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.

25th May 2009

1st Jun 2009

8th Jun 2009

15th Jun 2009

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.

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.

6th Jul 2009

13th Jul 2009

27th Jul 2009