Begin Japanology

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Begin Japanology
Genre Interview
Presented by Peter Barakan
Country of originJapan
Original release
Network NHK World-Japan
Release2000 (2000)

Weekend Japanology, Begin Japanology, and Japanology Plus are Japanese television programs aired on NHK World, and presented by Peter Barakan. The programs explore aspects of traditional and contemporary Japan and interview experts in various fields.

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The series premiered under the title Weekend Japanology, which was first broadcast in 2002 in Japan [1] and beginning in other countries on April 6, 2003. [2] Weekend Japanology is mostly talk-show style, typically hosted by Peter Barakan and Mami Kikuchi. It eventually developed into Begin Japanology (first broadcast on October 5, 2007 in Japan [3] and in other countries on March 14, 2008 [4] ) Japanology Plus (first broadcast April 3, 2014) [5] [6] ) is the most recent show. Other than the title, little has changed in the content or format. Japanology Plus has two presenters: Peter Barakan, who guides the viewer through the show, and Matt Alt, who presents the section ‘’Plus One’’ with useful tips. The show also has an occasional talk series called "Japanophiles" featuring interviews with foreigners doing activities in Japan. [6] Both Japanology Plus and Begin Japanology are typically 28 minutes in duration.

The Japanology series also has two additional shows, ‘’Begin Japanology Mini’’ and ‘’Japanology Plus Mini.’’ Both consist of five-minute episodes covering the same topics as their respective 28-minute counterparts.

List of Weekend Japanology episodes

Season 1 (April 2003 - October 2004)

#NameAir date
1Cherry BlossomsApril 6, 2003
2 Sumo April 13, 2003
3Japanese emotional expressionApril 20, 2003
4The power of designApril 27, 2003
5Japanese Food: Nattō May 4, 2003
6Robot designMay 11, 2003
7 Comedy May 18, 2003
8Diet for a long lifeMay 25, 2003
9Contemporary danceJune 1, 2003
10 Kimono June 8, 2003
11"Koto" and its charmJune 15, 2003
12Traditional Japanese HousesJune 22, 2003
13 Fireworks July 13, 2003
14 Japanese Paper July 20, 2003
15"Yacht Race Around the World"July 27, 2003
16Memories of the Atomic Bomb August 3, 2003
17WeddingAugust 18, 2003
18Summer Feature Special! Out and AboutAugust 24, 2003
19Let's Drink Japanese Tea!September 7, 2003
20Forefront of Universal DesignSeptember 14, 2003
21Inheritance: Japanese SongsSeptember 21, 2003
22Changing Japanese WomenSeptember 28, 2003
23Exploring Tokyo with a Special GuideOctober 6, 2003
24Japan in Contemporary ArtOctober 12, 2003
25 Haiku October 19, 2003
26Invitation to Noh October 26, 2003
27 Calligraphy: A Soul That Interacts with WordsNovember 2, 2003
28Seasonal FoodNovember 9, 2003
28Challenging the World with Entertainment MoviesNovember 16, 2003
30Folk Songs Seen by a JazzmanNovember 23, 2003
31Japanese Car DesignNovember 30, 2003
32Japanese People and EarthquakesDecember 7, 2003
33Loss of Japan - Nippon Deciphered from Pop CultureDecember 14, 2003
34The Ancient CityJanuary 11, 2004
35 Zen January 18, 2004
36 Shinkansen January 25, 2004
37Makeup: JapanFebruary 1, 2004
38 Japanese Animation February 8, 2004
39Classical Japanese MusicFebruary 15, 2004
40 Yakimono February 22, 2004
41 Pearls February 29, 2004
42Will Keitai Brighten the Future?March 7, 2004
43The World of Japanese Painting Drawn by Senju March 14, 2004
44Out & About—Best Of Selection (Part 1)March 21, 2004
45Out & About—Best Of Selection (Part 2)March 28, 2004
46 Shakuhachi April 4, 2004
47Contemporary ArchitectureApril 11, 2004
48Welcome to the World of Manga April 18, 2004
49Japanese Pop MusicApril 26, 2004
50Japanese DogsMay 2, 2004
51 Sushi Culture MagazineMay 9, 2004
52 Rakugo May 17, 2004
53Sounds of JapanMay 23, 2004
54AirplanesMay 31, 2004
55Learning from Edo: RecyclingJune 6, 2004
56 Japanese Garden June 13, 2004
57Japanese ConfectioneryJune 27, 2004
58 Shugendo and FaithJuly 4, 2004
59Japanese ShipsJuly 11, 2004
60FashionJuly 18, 2004
61The Japanese FaceJuly 25, 2004
62 Kagura August 1, 2004
63Vending MachinesAugust 8, 2004
64Japanese TablewareSeptember 5, 2004
6580 Years of LifeSeptember 12, 2004
66Japanese Jazz September 19, 2004
67Tokyo Tourism - Yanaka Neighborhood October 3, 2004
68 Bushido October 10, 2004
69Changing Akihabara October 17, 2004
70 Golf in JapanOctober 24, 2004
71 Bonsai October 31, 2004

Season 2 (May 2005 - January 2008)

#NameAir date
1Japanese RockMay 7, 2005
2ShoMay 21, 2005
3Japanese and MathematicsJune 11, 2005
4 Ramen June 25, 2005
5 Sentō July 23, 2005
6 Origami July 30, 2005
7Exploring Nagoya August 6, 2005
8 Robot September 17, 2005
9 Edokomon September 24, 2005
10Young Entrepreneurs in JapanOctober 8, 2005
11 J-Pop October 15, 2005
12Baby Boomers' Consumer ActivitiesOctober 29, 2005
13Eco CarsNovember 12, 2005
14Japanese LightsDecember 11, 2005
15Japanese People and the StarsNovember 26, 2005
16 Yokohama Triennale 2005December 3, 2005
17 Mottainai!December 17, 2005
18 Soba December 24, 2005
19Japanese People and Hot SpringsDecember 31, 2005
20J LeagueJanuary 7, 2006
21 Taiko - Japanese DrumsJanuary 14, 2006
22Washi: Wrapping Technique and SpiritJanuary 21, 2006
23Japanese People and MonkeysJanuary 28, 2006
24Small HousesFebruary 4, 2006
25 Soy Sauce February 11, 2006
26 Ukiyo-e February 18, 2006
27Japanese People and FishFebruary 25, 2006
28Japan Fashion WeekMarch 4, 2006
29Cool Japan: Japanese Pop CultureMarch 11, 2006
30 Hay Fever March 18, 2006
31Out & About — Best Of Selection (Part 1)March 25, 2006
32Out & About — Best OF Selection (Part 2)April 1, 2006
33 Sake April 17, 2006
34 Japanese Language April 24, 2006
35 Buyō May 1, 2006
36 Kyoto Cityscape PreservationMay 15, 2006
37Japanese CastlesMay 22, 2006
38Japanese Garden PlantsMay 29, 2006
39 Mt. Fuji June 5, 2006
40The World of Tsuguharu Foujita June 12, 2006
41 Buddha StatuesJune 19, 2006
42 Ikebana July 3, 2006
43Japanese Travel CultureJuly 10, 2006
44Japan in AdvertisementsJuly 17, 2006
45Home AppliancesJuly 24, 2006
46 Tatami July 31, 2006
47 Asakusa August 21, 2006
48 Kamakura August 27, 2006
49 Udon August 28, 2006
50 Japanese Rivers September 4, 2006
51 Zazen Breathing MethodSeptember 11, 2006
52 Incense Culture September 25, 2006
53Science Education in JapanOctober 2, 2006
54 Umeboshi October 9, 2006
55 Jōmon people October 16, 2006
56 Minakata Kumagusu October 22, 2006
57 Koizumi Yakumo and Japanese KokoroOctober 23, 2006
58 Okami-san October 30, 2006
59Small Theater PlaysNovember 20, 2006
60 Tempura November 27, 2006
61 Rice Cultivation December 18, 2006
62 Itō Jakuchū and Edo PaintingsDecember 25, 2006
63 Kyōgen January 8, 2007
64Winter in JapanJanuary 15, 2007
65 Nishikigoi - Koi CarpJanuary 22, 2007
66Convenience StoresJanuary 29, 2007
67 Nabemono February 5, 2007
68Snow in JapanFebruary 12, 2007
69FishingFebruary 19, 2007
70 Dashi February 26, 2007
71 Manzai March 5, 2007
72 Shamisen March 12, 2007
73 Japanese Wine March 19, 2007
74Migratory Birds and JapanMarch 26, 2007
75Japanese PatternsApril 2, 2007
76Island Country JapanApril 16, 2007
77Laughter in JapanApril 30, 2007
78 Kendo May 7, 2007
79The Charm of Japanese Lacquerware May 14, 2007
80The Turning Point for Japanese-style EmploymentMay 21, 2007
81 Shōchū May 28, 2007
82 Shōgi June 4, 2007
83 Tanka June 11, 2007
84Forest RegenerationJune 18, 2007
85 Tofu June 25, 2007
86 Osaka Traditional Performing Art: Bunraku July 2, 2007
87The Heart of Osaka/The Heart of BeautyJune 16, 2007
88 Shikoku Pilgrimage July 23, 2007
89High-tech Japanese Ancient TechnologyAugust 27, 2007
90 Ekiben September 3, 2007
91Disaster Prevention: Wisdom to Live in an Earthquake-prone CountrySeptember 10, 2007
92DollsSeptember 17, 2007
93 Kimono Beauty and TechniqueSeptember 24, 2007
94 Tokyo Station October 1, 2007
95 Miso October 20, 2007
96 Tarō Okamoto October 27, 2007
97 Onomatopoeia: The Charm of Mimetic WordsNovember 3, 2007
98 Bamboo in JapanNovember 10, 2007
99 Sukiya Architecture November 17, 2007
100Japanese Television TechnologyNovember 24, 2007
101 Crows in TokyoDecember 1, 2007
102 Natsume Sōseki December 8, 2007
103 Unagi December 22, 2007
104 Isamu Noguchi and JapanJanuary 12, 2008
105 Enka January 19, 2008

List of Begin Japanology episodes

Season 1 (April 2008 - December 2008)

#NameAir date
1 Bento April 14, 2008
2 Miyazawa Kenji April 21, 2008
3 Lacquerware April 28, 2008
4 Rakugo May 5, 2008
5 Tsukiji Market May 12, 2008
6 Yoshoku May 19, 2008
7 Kyudo May 26, 2008
8 Tea Ceremony Architecture June 2, 2008
9 Dagashi-ya June 9, 2008
10 Nihon Buyo June 16, 2008
11 Abacus June 23, 2008
12 Ryukyu Kimono June 30, 2008
13 Bamboo July 14, 2008
14 Shirakawa-go July 21, 2008
15 Fireworks July 28, 2008
16 Hanging scrolls August 17, 2008
17 The Tale of Genji: Part 1August 24, 2008
18The Tale of Genji: Part 2August 31, 2008
19 Matcha September 7, 2008
20 Tokyo Tower September 14, 2008
21 Dashi September 21, 2008
22 Oribe-yaki (pottery)September 28, 2008
23The Colorful World of Utagawa Hiroshige October 5, 2008
24The Seven Gods of Good Fortune October 12, 2008
25 Sushi October 19, 2008
26 Mikoshi (portable shrines)October 26, 2008
27 Yuzen KimonoNovember 2, 2008
28 Buddhist Statues November 9, 2008
29 Hot springs November 16, 2008
30FishNovember 23, 2008
31 Tatami (straw mats)December 1, 2008
32 Castles December 8, 2008
33 Miso December 15, 2008

Season 2 (January 2009 - December 2009)

#NameAir Date
1 Nishijin-ori January 19, 2009
2 Kyoto Lacquerware January 26, 2009
3 Sake February 2, 2009
4 Katsura Rikyu February 9, 2009
5 Bonsai February 16, 2009
6 The Four Seasons February 23, 2009
7 Hina Dolls March 2, 2009
8 Nagasaki March 9, 2009
9Five-Story Pagodas March 16, 2009
10 Cherry blossoms March 23, 2009
11 Chopsticks April 3, 2009
12 Aizome April 10, 2009
13 Bunraku April 17, 2009
14 Kiriko Cut Glass April 24, 2009
15 Traditional Folk Houses May 8, 2009
16 Tea Ceremony May 15, 2009
17 Soba May 22, 2009
18 Origami May 29, 2009
19 Imari Porcelain June 5, 2009
20 Folding Fan June 19, 2009
21 Kaiseki CuisineJuly 10, 2009
22 The Sounds of Japan July 17, 2009
23 Masks July 24, 2009
24 Satoyama July 31, 2009
25 Kendo August 29, 2009
26The Fragrances of JapanSeptember 4, 2009
27 Spinning Tops September 11, 2009
28 Rock and Stone September 18, 2009
29 Ink Brushes September 25, 2009
30 Tsukemono October 2, 2009
31DogsOctober 9, 2009
32 Ramen October 16, 2009
33RiceOctober 23, 2009
34 Shinto Shrine October 30, 2009
35FestivalsNovember 6, 2009
36 Shinkansen November 13, 2009
37 Gagaku November 20, 2009
38MarriageNovember 27, 2009
39 Shogi December 4, 2009
40 Nabe Cuisine December 11, 2009
41 Sword December 18, 2009

Season 3 (January 2010 - December 2010)

#NameAir Date
1 Sentou January 8, 2010
2 Karuta January 15, 2010
3 Taiko January 22, 2010
4 Cram School January 29, 2010
5LightFebruary 5, 2010
6FootwearFebruary 12, 2010
7 Monkey February 19, 2010
8 Soy Sauce February 26, 2010
9 Tuna March 5, 2010
10 Fusuma March 12, 2010
11 Pearl March 19, 2010
12 Todaiji April 2, 2010
13 School Lunches April 9, 2010
14 Geiko and Maiko April 16, 2010
15 Robots April 23, 2010
16 Wasabi April 30, 2010
17 Women's Fashion Magazines May 14, 2010
18 Izakaya May 21, 2010
19 Apartments and Condominiums May 28, 2010
20 Towns and Neighbourhoods June 11, 2010
21 Tempura June 18, 2010
22 Subways June 25, 2010
23 Hairstyles July 2, 2010
24 Home Appliances July 9, 2010
25 Roof Tiles July 16, 2010
26 Miniaturization July 23, 2010
27 Silk August 13, 2010
28 Soybeans August 20, 2010
29 Curry August 25, 2010
30 Dams September 3, 2010
31 Hotels September 10, 2010
32 Radio Calisthenics September 17, 2010
33 Ekiben September 24, 2010
34 Bridges October 8, 2010
35 Earthquakes October 15, 2010
36 Chrysanthemums October 22, 2010
37CamerasNovember 4, 2010
38 Hiragana November 11, 2010
39 Udon November 18, 2010
40 Money November 25, 2010
41 Nishikigoi December 2, 2010
42 Volcanoes December 9, 2010
43 Firefighting December 16, 2010

Season 4 (January 2011 - December 2011)

#NameAir Date
1 Mochi Rice CakeJanuary 13, 2011
2 Watches and Clocks January 20, 2011
3 Fugu Blowfish January 27, 2011
4 Haneda Airport February 3, 2011
5 Kagura DancesFebruary 10, 2011
6SnowFebruary 17, 2011
7 Pollen AllergyMarch 3, 2011
8 Sashimono WoodworkMarch 10, 2011
9 Cranes April 7, 2011
10 Kitchen Knives April 14, 2011
11FishingApril 21, 2011
12 Armour April 28, 2011
13 Judo May 5, 2011
14The Life of Taro Okamoto May 12, 2011
15The Life of Osamu Dazai May 19, 2011
16The Life of Kenzo Tange May 26, 2011
17The Life of Hideko Maehata June 2, 2011
18 Toilets June 9, 2011
19 Lifts June 16, 2011
20 Motorcycles June 23, 2011
21 Unagi EelJune 30, 2011
22 Japanophiles – Ilan YanizkyJuly 7, 2011
23Japanophiles – Silvain GuignardJuly 14, 2011
24Japanophiles – Stéphane DantonJuly 21, 2011
25Japanophiles – Dorothy FeiblemanJuly 28, 2011
26 Plastic Food Samples August 18, 2011
27InsectsAugust 25, 2011
28 Traditional Japanese Mathematics September 1, 2011
29 Bicycles September 8, 2011
30 Chusonji September 15, 2011
31 Seaweed September 29, 2011
32 Charcoal October 6, 2011
33RainOctober 13, 2011
34 Golf October 20, 2011
35 Shipbuilding October 27, 2011
36Japanophiles – Bruce HuebnerNovember 3, 2011
37Japanophiles – Muhō Noelke November 10, 2011
38Japanophiles – Matt AltNovember 17, 2011
39 Karaoke November 24, 2011
40HolidaysDecember 1, 2011
41 Red Sea Bream December 8, 2011
42 Shopping Streets December 15, 2011
43 Chickens and Eggs December 22, 2011

Season 5 (January 2012 - December 2012)

#NameAir Date
1 Ekiden January 12, 2012
2 Batteries January 19, 2012
3 Cafes January 26, 2012
4 Hot Water Bottles and Pocket Warmers February 2, 2012
5 Ikebana February 9, 2012
6 Excavators February 16, 2012
7 Woods & Forests February 23, 2012
8Japanophiles – Dhugal LindsayMarch 1, 2012
9Japanophiles – Richard EmmertMarch 8, 2012
10Japanophiles – Art LeeMarch 15, 2012
11Japanophiles – Philip Harper March 29, 2012
12 Kabuki April 5, 2012
13 Wild Vegetables April 12, 2012
14HorsesApril 19, 2012
15 Massage Chairs April 26, 2012
16 Shikoku Pilgrimage May 3, 2012
17Regional Fast Food May 10, 2012
18 Department Stores May 17, 2012
19 Kimonos May 24, 2012
20 Aquariums June 7, 2012
21ConfectioneryJune 14, 2012
22 Dolls June 21, 2012
23 Moss July 5, 2012
24 High School Baseball July 12, 2012
25 Planetariums July 19, 2012
26Japanophiles – Adam BoothAugust 16, 2012
27Japanophiles – Dave Spector August 23, 2012
28Japanophiles – Euan CraigAugust 30, 2012
29 Shamisen September 6, 2012
30 Crested Ibises September 13, 2012
31 Abalone September 20, 2012
32 Tokyo Station October 4, 2012
33 Tokyo Skytree October 11, 2012
34 Tokyo Bay October 18, 2012
35Potatoes, Taros, and Yams November 1, 2012
36 Name Seals November 8, 2012
37 Mushrooms November 15, 2012
38 Vending Machines November 22, 2012
39 Scissors December 6, 2012
40 Satsuma Mandarins December 13, 2012
41 Gift-giving December 20, 2012

Season 6 (January 2013 - December 2013)

#NameAir Date
1 Sumo January 10, 2013
2 Bathroom Scales January 17, 2013
3 Enka January 24, 2013
4 Small Factories January 31, 2013
5Japanophiles – Azby BrownFebruary 7, 2013
6Japanophiles – Ernst SeilerFebruary 14, 2013
7Japanophiles – Yasokichi Konishiki February 21, 2013
8 Ume PlumsMarch 7, 2013
9 Storehouses March 14, 2013
10 Wagyu March 21, 2013
11 Uniforms April 4, 2013
12 Rice Cookers April 11, 2013
13 Burial Mounds April 18, 2013
14 Stationery April 25, 2013
15BreadMay 2, 2013
16 Pine Trees May 9, 2013
17 Parcel Delivery May 16, 2013
18 Pro Wrestling May 23, 2013
19 Strawberries May 30, 2013
20 Calculators June 13, 2013
21TelevisionJune 27, 2013
22 Lake Biwa July 4, 2013
23 Expressways July 11, 2013
24BeerJuly 18, 2013
25Japanophiles – Mike HarrisAugust 1, 2013
26Japanophiles – Karl BengsAugust 8, 2013
27Japanophiles – Kenny Omega August 15, 2013
28 Shakuhachi September 5, 2013
29 Convenience Stores September 12, 2013
30 Used Books September 19, 2013
31 Women's Nylons October 3, 2013
32 Remote Islands October 10, 2013
33 Characters and Mascots October 17, 2013
34GrapesOctober 24, 2013
35MakeupNovember 7, 2013
36 Ukiyo-e November 14, 2013
37BusesNovember 21, 2013
38Parties and GatheringsDecember 5, 2013
39 Conveyor Belt Sushi December 12, 2013
40 Pets December 19, 2013

Season 7 (January 2014 - March 2014)

#NameAir Date
1 Persimmons January 9, 2014
2 Nighttime Scenery January 16, 2014
3 Ise Jingu January 23, 2014
4 K-cars January 30, 2014
5Japanophiles – Nancy Singleton HachisuFebruary 13, 2014
6Japanophiles – Chris Hart February 20, 2014
7Japanophiles – Rogier Uitenboogaart February 27, 2014
8RailwaysMarch 6, 2014
9PianosMarch 13, 2014
10 Squid March 20, 2014

List of Japanology Plus episodes

Season 1 (April 2014 - March 2016)

#NameAir date
1 Bathhouses April 3, 2014
2 Ramen April 10, 2014
3 Mount Fuji April 17, 2014
4 Shogi April 24, 2014
5 Cherry Trees May 1, 2014
6 Akihabara May 8, 2014
7 Wagashi May 15, 2014
8 Ninja May 22, 2014
9RiceMay 29, 2014
10CastlesJune 5, 2014
11Japanophiles – Elizabeth Suzuki July 3, 2014
12Japanophiles – Everett Kennedy Brown July 10, 2014
13Japanophiles – Carolin Eckhardt July 17, 2014
14 Karaoke Boxes August 7, 2014
15 Bento August 14, 2014
16 Bamboo August 21, 2014
17 Taiko Drums September 4, 2014
18 Tsukiji Market September 11, 2014
19FestivalsSeptember 18, 2014
20 Japanese Gardens September 25, 2014
21 Origami October 2, 2014
22 Buddhist Statues October 9, 2014
23 Yokai October 16, 2014
24 Shinkansen October 23, 2014
25 Lessons for Life November 6, 2014
26 Robots November 13, 2014
27 Sports Days November 20, 2014
28 Bonsai December 4, 2014
29 Sushi December 11, 2014
30 Geisha December 18, 2014
31Japanophiles – Bartholomeus Greb January 8, 2015
32Japanophiles – Ivan Vartanian January 15, 2015
33Japanophiles – Alex Bennett January 22, 2015
34The Seikan Tunnel February 5, 2015
35Snow CountryFebruary 12, 2015
36ComedyFebruary 19, 2015
37 Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway April 2, 2015
38A Season of ChangeApril 16, 2015
39Waste and RecyclingApril 23, 2015
40Period DramasApril 30, 2015
41The Weight Loss IndustryMay 7, 2015
42DamsMay 14, 2015
43 Izakaya May 28, 2015
44Craft BeerJune 4, 2015
45Fermented FoodsJune 11, 2015
46UmbrellasJune 18, 2015
47Job HuntingJune 25, 2015
48Japanophiles - Amir TakahashiJuly 9, 2015
49The English Conversation BusinessJuly 16, 2015
50English at SchoolJuly 23, 2015
51Shrine & Temple CarpentersAugust 6, 2015
52BunrakuAugust 12, 2015
53Kids' Summer HolidaysSeptember 3, 2015
54SwimmingSeptember 10, 2015
55Haunted HousesSeptember 17, 2015
56OnsenOctober 1, 2015
57Japanophiles - Andrew MancabelliOctober 8, 2015
58CamerasOctober 15, 2015
59Wrapping and PackagingOctober 22, 2015
60Tokyo HousingNovember 12, 2015
61Japanophiles - Adam ZgolaNovember 19, 2015
62KombuNovember 26, 2015
63Hotels and InnsDecember 3, 2015
64Tidying UpDecember 10, 2015
65Mt. TakaoDecember 17, 2015
66Japanophiles - Maud ArchambaultJanuary 7, 2016
67SilkJanuary 14, 2016
68Underground TokyoJanuary 28, 2016
69Earthquake PreparednessFebruary 11, 2016
70Japanophiles - Jorge Cabeza FernandezFebruary 25, 2016
71Japanophiles - Pico Iyer March 3, 2016
72Okinawan DanceMarch 17, 2016

Season 2 (April 2016 - March 2019)

#NameAir date
01WhiskyApril 7, 2016
02Quest for Perfect SkinApril 14, 2016
03Bladed ToolsApril 21, 2016
04Family CrestsMay 5, 2016
05BreakfastMay 12, 2016
06FootwearMay 19, 2016
07RunningJune 2, 2016
08EmojiJune 16, 2016
09EkibenJune 23, 2016
10BicyclesJune 30, 2016
11KimonoJuly 7, 2016
12Kokeshi DollsJuly 28, 2016
13Shinise - Long-Established BusinessesAugust 4, 2016
14Japanophiles: Rezaul Karim ChowdhuryAugust 11, 2016
15ToiletsAugust 18, 2016
16BridgesAugust 25, 2016
17A Nation of SingersSeptember 1, 2016
18Restoring CastlesSeptember 8, 2016
19VolcanoesSeptember 29, 2016
20School Club ActivitiesOctober 6, 2016
21SmellsOctober 13, 2016
22PaperOctober 20, 2016
23Japanophiles: Paul LorimerNovember 3, 2016
24KatsuobushiDecember 1, 2016
25Day Care for KidsDecember 8, 2016
26Sweets and SnacksDecember 15, 2016
27HairdressingDecember 22, 2016
28Japanophiles: Carine LafitteJanuary 5, 2017
29Noh TheaterJanuary 26, 2017
30Moving ServicesFebruary 2, 2017
31Okinawan KarateFebruary 9, 2017
32SleepFebruary 16, 2017
33Tokyo Rail NetworkFebruary 23, 2017
34DenimMarch 2, 2017
35Japanophiles: Randy Channell SoeiMarch 9, 2017
36Japanophiles: Zoe VincentMarch 30, 2017
37Buddhist AltarsApril 4, 2017
38Driving SchoolsApril 12, 2017
39CurryApril 19, 2017
40CafesMay 2, 2017
41Japanophiles: Yoram OferMay 23, 2017
42School LunchJune 6, 2017
43Capsule ToysJune 20, 2017
44BusesJune 27, 2017
45Traditional MusicJuly 4, 2017
46Traditional Music in Modern LifeJuly 11, 2017
47Japanophiles: Nsenda LukumwenaJuly 18, 2017
48Urban RenewalAugust 1, 2017
49FireworksAugust 15, 2017
50AnthropomorphismAugust 22, 2017
512D Characters: Origins and EvolutionAugust 29, 2017
52Children and SportsSeptember 5, 2017
53Amusement ParksSeptember 12, 2017
54Japanophiles: Tyler LynchSeptember 26, 2017
55Particle Physics ResearchOctober 3, 2017
56Shrine DutiesOctober 17, 2017
57Special Rescue TeamsOctober 24, 2017
58The Wonders of Air TravelOctober 31, 2017
59Japanophiles: Fernando LopezNovember 21, 2017
60Changing Perceptions of CarsNovember 28, 2017
61The Way of Tea: Wellspring of Omotenashi, Part 1December 12, 2017
62The Way of Tea: Wellspring of Omotenashi, Part 2December 19, 2017
63Ocean FishingJanuary 9, 2018
64The PoliceJanuary 16, 2018
65Japanophiles: Stephanie TomiyasuJanuary 23, 2018
66New Trends in LogisticsFebruary 6, 2018
67Game ArcadesFebruary 13, 2018
68Snow RemovalFebruary 20, 2018
69Shopping StreetsMarch 6, 2018
70Japanophiles: Bjorn HeibergMarch 13, 2018
71Regional Transport CrisisMarch 20, 2018
72Miniature CultureMarch 27, 2018
73MarriageApril 3, 2018
74100 Yen ShopsApril 10, 2018
75Deep-fried FoodApril 17, 2018
76LighthousesMay 1, 2018
77Japanophiles: David E. WellsMay 22, 2018
78Industrial HeritageJune 5, 2018
79GravesJune 19, 2018
80Rice CultivationJune 26, 2018
81The Ogasawara Islands: A Multicultural HeritageJuly 3, 2018
82The Ogasawara Islands: A Turbulent HistoryJuly 10, 2018
83Japanophiles: Bruce GutloveJuly 17, 2018
84Roadside StationsJuly 31, 2018
85Summer ResortsAugust 7, 2018
86Yurei: Japanese GhostsAugust 21, 2018
87Radio CalisthenicsSeptember 4, 2018
88Underground Shopping StreetsSeptember 11, 2018
89Japanophiles: Jagmohan S. ChandraniSeptember 25, 2018
90A Sense of the DivineOctober 2, 2018
91Earthquake-resistant ArchitectureOctober 9, 2018
92School Sports DaysOctober 16, 2018
93School SatchelsOctober 30, 2018
94AquariumsNovember 6, 2018
95Onigiri: Rice BallsNovember 13, 2018
96Japanophiles: David Stanley Hewett November 20, 2018
97CoffeeNovember 27, 2018
98Meiji-era AdvisorsDecember 11, 2018
99School UniformsDecember 18, 2018
100Soba RestaurantsDecember 25, 2018
101Roof TilersJanuary 8, 2019
102Japanophiles: Thomas BertrandJanuary 29, 2019
103Hidden Christians: Part 1February 19, 2019
104Hidden Christians: Part 2February 26, 2019
105Wood: CultureMarch 5, 2019
106Wood: CarpentryMarch 12, 2019
107Japanophiles: Oussouby SackoMarch 19, 2019
108MeatMarch 26, 2019

Season 3 (April 2019 - March 2021)

#NameAir date
01Popular TheaterApril 2, 2019
02Oni: Japanese OgresApril 16, 2019
03Japanese Dog BreedsApril 30, 2019
04Japanophiles: Peter MacMillanMay 21, 2019
05Konamon: Flour-based CuisineJune 11, 2019
06Frozen FoodJune 25, 2019
07SlippersJuly 9, 2019
08Japanophiles: Ondrej HyblJuly 23, 2019
09Tokyo: WaterJuly 30, 2019
10Tokyo: Backstreets and AlleysAugust 6, 2019
11Mechanical DollsAugust 27, 2019
12SwordsSeptember 10, 2019
13BathroomsOctober 1, 2019
14Japanophiles: David AtkinsonOctober 8, 2019
15MonkeysOctober 15, 2019
16BanknotesNovember 5, 2019
17PlasterworkNovember 12, 2019
18Japanophiles: Wolfgang LoegerNovember 19, 2019
19InsectsDecember 3, 2019
20Donburi: Rice BowlsDecember 10, 2019
21Osechi: New Year's FoodJanuary 7, 2020
22Japanophiles: Thomas AinsworthJanuary 28, 2020
23Sunakku BarsFebruary 18, 2020
24Tohoku Nine Years On: Living with GhostsMarch 10, 2020
25Tohoku Nine Years On: Voices of the DeceasedMarch 17, 2020
26Japanophiles: Harold George MeijMarch 24, 2020
27Laundry ServicesApril 7, 2020
28MisoApril 21, 2020
29Japanophiles: Johan Nilsson BjoerkAugust 4, 2020
30Japan vs. EpidemicsAugust 18, 2020
31WasabiSeptember 1, 2020
32Geisha: A Sunset Trade?September 8, 2020
33Expert Craft SkillsSeptember 15, 2020
34Japanophiles: Kim SeungbokSeptember 29, 2020
35Aloha ShirtsOctober 6, 2020
36Japanophiles: Gyoei SaileOctober 13, 2020
37Rice SnacksOctober 20, 2020
38Urban WorkshopsNovember 3, 2020
39Tokyo RooftopsNovember 10, 2020
40Tokyo Stories #1: Josh GrisdaleNovember 17, 2020
41Tokyo Stories #2: Mateusz UrbanowiczNovember 24, 2020
42Japanophiles: Anna BugaevaDecember 1, 2020
43MushroomsDecember 22, 2020
44Kamishibai: Paper TheaterDecember 29, 2020
45MossJanuary 12, 2021
46LibrariesJanuary 19, 2021
47Japanophiles: Sheila CliffeJanuary 26, 2021
48Ukiyo-eFebruary 2, 2021
49Japanophiles: Richard HalberstadtMarch 16, 2021

Season 4 (April 2021 - March 2022)

#NameAir date
01Cleaning ToolsApril 8, 2021
02LacquerwareApril 22, 2021
03SuitsMay 6, 2021
04Emergency GoodsMay 13, 2021
05Japanophiles: Chad MullaneMay 27, 2021
06Furoshiki: Wrapping ClothsJune 3, 2021
07Japan vs. Epidemics, Part 2: Modern HistoryJune 17, 2021
08Tiny HousesJuly 1, 2021
09Watches & ClocksJuly 8, 2021
10Plastic Food SamplesJuly 15, 2021
11Japanophiles: Asa EkstromJuly 29, 2021
12Cats and JapanAugust 5, 2021
13Personal RobotsSeptember 2, 2021
14ScissorsSeptember 16, 2021
15Japanophiles: Marty FriedmanSeptember 30, 2021
16LuckOctober 7, 2021
17TatamiOctober 28, 2021
18Chests & CabinetsNovember 11, 2021
19Japanophiles: Nicholas RennickDecember 2, 2021
20BambooDecember 16, 2021
21Ainu: A National Museum of Ainu CultureDecember 23, 2021
22Ainu: A New GenerationDecember 30, 2021
23Japanophiles: Tom HovasseJanuary 6, 2022
24Kotatsu: Heated TablesJanuary 13, 2022
25VTubersJanuary 20, 2022
26Traditional HomesFebruary 17, 2022
27Jomon Period: The Sannai Maruyama Site March 10, 2022
28Jomon Period: Dogu March 17, 2022
29Japanophiles: Steve TallonMarch 24, 2022

Season 5 (April 2022 - Ongoing)

#NameAir date
1Face MasksApril 14, 2022
2 Washi: Japanese PaperApril 28, 2022
3Name Stamps and SealsMay 12, 2022
4Showa NostalgiaMay 19, 2022
5Japanophiles: Claudio FelicianiJune 2, 2022
6 Keitora: Tiny TrucksJune 16, 2022
7Vinyl RecordsJune 30, 2022
8 Okinawa: The Ryukyu Kingdom July 14, 2022
9Okinawa: The Reconstruction of Shuri Castle July 21, 2022
10Frozen FoodJuly 28, 2022
11Japanophiles: Gregory KhezrnejatAugust 11, 2022
12GoldfishAugust 25, 2022
13Welfare GoodsSeptember 8, 2022
14Water-related DisastersSeptember 29, 2022
15Japanophiles: Andrew DewarOctober 13, 2022
16The MoonOctober 20, 2022
17CardboardNovember 24, 2022
18The Samurai of the Sea: Pirates or Protectors?December 8, 2022
19The Samurai of the Sea: The Murakami LegacyDecember 15, 2022
20Japanophiles: Colleen SchmuckalDecember 22, 2022
21KitchensJanuary 12, 2023
22Satsumaimo: Sweet PotatoesFebruary 9, 2023
23DinosaursMarch 2, 2023
24Japanophiles: Kyle HolzhueterMarch 23, 2023
25CampingApril 13, 2023
26Male AestheticsApril 27, 2023
27 Konnyaku May 11, 2023
28Japanophiles: Isabelle SasakiMay 25, 2023
29 Ueno June 8, 2023
30Meteorological DataJune 22, 2023
31 Amami Oshima: Paradise FoundJuly 6, 2023
32Amami Oshima: Shaped by AdversityJuly 13, 2023
33Japanophiles: Francesco PantoAugust 3, 2023
34Vacant HomesAugust 17, 2023
35Rokyoku: Musical StorytellingAugust 31, 2023
36Japanese HoneybeesSeptember 14, 2023
37Japanophiles: Martin HolmanSeptember 28, 2023
38Unused FishOctober 12, 2023
39GarbageOctober 26, 2023
40FirefightingNovember 9, 2023
41Japanophiles: Benjamin FlattNovember 23, 2023
42Izumo: Home of the GodsDecember 7, 2023
43Izumo: Land of the SupernaturalDecember 14, 2023
44Active SeniorsJanuary 4, 2024
45ForestryJanuary 25, 2024

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