Begin Japanology mini
Season 1
S1 · E1 · Feb 1, 2009
Cherry Blossom Episode 1
S1 · E2 · Feb 8, 2009
Origami Episode 2
S1 · E3 · Feb 15, 2009
Shrines Episode 3
S1 · E4 · Feb 22, 2009
Castles Episode 4
S1 · E5 · Mar 1, 2009
Aizome Episode 5
S1 · E6 · Mar 8, 2009
Karuta Card Games Episode 6
S1 · E7 · Mar 15, 2009
Sushi Episode 7
S1 · E8 · Mar 22, 2009
Lacquer Ware Episode 8
S1 · E9 · Mar 29, 2009
Tea Gardens Episode 9
S1 · E10 · Apr 5, 2009
Tea Rooms Episode 10
S1 · E11 · Apr 12, 2009
Matcha Powdered Green Tea Episode 11
S1 · E12 · Apr 19, 2009
Wagashi Traditional Japanese Confections Episode 12
S1 · E13 · Apr 26, 2009
Katsura Imperial Villa Episode 13
S1 · E14 · May 3, 2009
The Game of Go Episode 14
S1 · E15 · May 10, 2009
Tops Episode 15
S1 · E16 · May 17, 2009
Bento Episode 16
S1 · E17 · May 24, 2009
Sake Episode 17
S1 · E18 · May 31, 2009
Yoshoku Episode 18
S1 · E19 · Jun 7, 2009
Mt. Fuji Episode 19
S1 · E20 · Jun 14, 2009
Kaiseki Cuisine Episode 20
S1 · E21 · Jun 21, 2009
Kendo Episode 21
S1 · E22 · Jun 28, 2009
The 53 Stations of the Tokaido by Utagawa Hiroshige Episode 22
S1 · E23 · Jul 5, 2009
Five-Storey Pagodas Episode 23
S1 · E24 · Jul 12, 2009
Fireworks Episode 24
S1 · E25 · Jul 19, 2009
Yuzen Episode 25
S1 · E26 · Jul 26, 2009
Makie Episode 26
S1 · E27 · Aug 2, 2009
Hina Dolls Episode 27
S1 · E28 · Aug 9, 2009
Bamboo Ware Episode 28
S1 · E29 · Aug 16, 2009
Miso Episode 29
S1 · E30 · Aug 23, 2009
Shirakawa-go Episode 30
S1 · E31 · Aug 30, 2009
Hanging Scrolls Episode 31
S1 · E32 · Sep 6, 2009
Festivals Episode 32
S1 · E33 · Sep 13, 2009
Autumn Leaves Episode 33
S1 · E34 · Sep 20, 2009
Hot Springs Episode 34
34 episodes in Season 1
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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Not on any streaming service in United States, and not available to rent.
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Cast
1 person
Total runtime 2h 50m · Episode length 5 min · Country Japan
Show info
Premiered
February 1, 2009
Final episode
September 20, 2009
Status
Ended
Network
NHK
Country
Japan
Type
Scripted
Episode length
5 min
Total runtime
2h 50m
Original language
English
Production
NHK
Production
Japan
Produced in
Languages
Spoken on screen
English
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