Show Info
- Status: Ended
- First Aired: February 1, 2009
- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 34
- Networks: NHK
- Genres: Documentary
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Begin Japanology mini(2009)
Overview
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people.
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34 episodes • 2009
Season 1
34 episodes • 2009
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherry Blossom | Feb 1, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Origami | Feb 8, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Shrines | Feb 15, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Castles | Feb 22, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Aizome | Mar 1, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Karuta Card Games | Mar 8, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Sushi | Mar 15, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Lacquer Ware | Mar 22, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Tea Gardens | Mar 29, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Tea Rooms | Apr 5, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Matcha Powdered Green Tea | Apr 12, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Wagashi Traditional Japanese Confections | Apr 19, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Katsura Imperial Villa | Apr 26, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 14 | The Game of Go | May 3, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Tops | May 10, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Bento | May 17, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Sake | May 24, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 18 | Yoshoku | May 31, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 19 | Mt. Fuji | Jun 7, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 20 | Kaiseki Cuisine | Jun 14, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 21 | Kendo | Jun 21, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 22 | The 53 Stations of the Tokaido by Utagawa Hiroshige | Jun 28, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 23 | Five-Storey Pagodas | Jul 5, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 24 | Fireworks | Jul 12, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 25 | Yuzen | Jul 19, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 26 | Makie | Jul 26, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 27 | Hina Dolls | Aug 2, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 28 | Bamboo Ware | Aug 9, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 29 | Miso | Aug 16, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 30 | Shirakawa-go | Aug 23, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 31 | Hanging Scrolls | Aug 30, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 32 | Festivals | Sep 6, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 33 | Autumn Leaves | Sep 13, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 34 | Hot Springs | Sep 20, 2009 | 0.0 |
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