Weekend Japanology
Season 2
S2 · E1 · May 7, 2005
Rock Music Episode 1
S2 · E2 · May 21, 2005
Sho: A Traditional Wind Instrument Episode 2
S2 · E3 · Jun 11, 2005
Mathematics Episode 3
S2 · E4 · Jun 25, 2005
Ramen Episode 4
S2 · E5 · Jul 23, 2005
Sentō: Public Bathhouses Episode 5
S2 · E6 · Jul 30, 2005
Origami Episode 6
S2 · E7 · Aug 6, 2005
Exploring Nagoya Episode 7
S2 · E8 · Sep 17, 2005
Robots Episode 8
S2 · E9 · Sep 24, 2005
Komon: Patterned Kimono Episode 9
S2 · E10 · Oct 8, 2005
Modern Architecture: Watanabe Hiroshi Episode 10
S2 · E11 · Oct 15, 2005
Young Entrepreneurs Episode 11
S2 · E12 · Oct 29, 2005
J-pop Episode 12
S2 · E13 · Nov 12, 2005
Baby Boomers' Economic Activity Episode 13
S2 · E14 · Dec 11, 2005
Eco-cars Episode 14
S2 · E15 · Nov 26, 2005
Lighting Episode 15
S2 · E16 · Dec 3, 2005
Stars Episode 16
S2 · E17 · Dec 17, 2005
Yokohama Triennale 2005 Episode 17
S2 · E18 · Dec 24, 2005
Mottainai Episode 18
S2 · E19 · Dec 31, 2005
Soba Episode 19
S2 · E20 · Jan 7, 2006
Onsen Episode 20
S2 · E21 · Jan 10, 2006
J.League Football Episode 21
S2 · E22 · Jan 14, 2006
Taiko Drums Episode 22
S2 · E23 · Jan 21, 2006
Washi Paper and Wrapping Techniques Episode 23
S2 · E24 · Jan 28, 2006
Monkeys Episode 24
S2 · E25 · Feb 4, 2006
Tiny Houses Episode 25
S2 · E26 · Feb 11, 2006
Soy Sauce Episode 26
S2 · E27 · Feb 18, 2006
Ukiyo-e Episode 27
S2 · E28 · Feb 25, 2006
Fish Episode 28
S2 · E29 · Mar 4, 2006
Japan Fashion Week Episode 29
S2 · E30 · Mar 11, 2006
Cool Culture Episode 30
S2 · E31 · Mar 18, 2006
Hay Fever Episode 31
S2 · E32 · Mar 25, 2006
Kimono Episode 32
S2 · E33 · Apr 17, 2006
Nihonshu: Rice Wine Episode 33
S2 · E34 · Apr 24, 2006
The Japanese Language Episode 34
S2 · E35 · May 1, 2006
Traditional Dancing Episode 35
S2 · E36 · May 15, 2006
Preserving Kyoto's Townscape Episode 36
S2 · E37 · May 22, 2006
Castles Episode 37
S2 · E38 · May 29, 2006
Garden Plants Episode 38
S2 · E39 · Jun 5, 2006
Mt. Fuji Episode 39
S2 · E40 · Jun 12, 2006
Tsuguharu Foujita Episode 40
S2 · E41 · Jun 19, 2006
Statues of Buddha Episode 41
S2 · E42 · Jul 3, 2006
Flower Arranging Episode 42
S2 · E43 · Jul 10, 2006
Travel Culture Episode 43
S2 · E44 · Jul 17, 2006
Japan in Advertising Episode 44
S2 · E45 · Jul 24, 2006
Household Appliances Episode 45
S2 · E46 · Jul 31, 2006
Tatami Episode 46
S2 · E47 · Aug 21, 2006
Asakusa Episode 47
S2 · E48 · Aug 27, 2006
Kamakura Episode 48
S2 · E49 · Aug 28, 2006
Udon Noodles Episode 49
S2 · E50 · Sep 4, 2006
Rivers Episode 50
S2 · E51 · Sep 11, 2006
Zazen Breathing Techniques Episode 51
S2 · E52 · Sep 25, 2006
Fragrance Episode 52
S2 · E53 · Oct 2, 2006
Science Education Episode 53
S2 · E54 · Oct 9, 2006
Umeboshi Episode 54
S2 · E55 · Oct 16, 2006
Jōmon People Episode 55
S2 · E56 · Oct 22, 2006
Minakata Kumagusu Episode 56
S2 · E57 · Oct 23, 2006
Koizumi Yakumo Episode 57
S2 · E58 · Oct 30, 2006
Okami-san: Proprietress Episode 58
S2 · E59 · Nov 20, 2006
Little Theater Movement Episode 59
S2 · E60 · Nov 27, 2006
Tempura Episode 60
S2 · E61 · Dec 18, 2006
Rice Cultivation Episode 61
S2 · E62 · Dec 25, 2006
Itō Jakuchū and Edo Period Painting Episode 62
S2 · E63 · Jan 8, 2007
Kyōgen: Classic Comedy Theater Episode 63
S2 · E64 · Jan 15, 2007
Winter Episode 64
S2 · E65 · Jan 22, 2007
Decorative Carp Episode 65
S2 · E66 · Jan 29, 2007
Convenience Stores Episode 66
S2 · E67 · Feb 5, 2007
Hot-pot Cuisine Episode 67
S2 · E68 · Feb 12, 2007
Snow Episode 68
S2 · E69 · Feb 19, 2007
Fishing Episode 69
S2 · E70 · Feb 26, 2007
Dashi Stock Episode 70
S2 · E71 · Mar 5, 2007
Manzai: Double-Act Comedy Episode 71
S2 · E72 · Mar 12, 2007
Shamisen Episode 72
S2 · E73 · Mar 19, 2007
Wine Episode 73
S2 · E74 · Mar 26, 2007
Bird Migration Episode 74
S2 · E75 · Apr 2, 2007
Patterns Episode 75
S2 · E76 · Apr 16, 2007
An Island Nation Episode 76
S2 · E77 · Apr 30, 2007
Humor in Japanese Art Episode 77
S2 · E78 · May 7, 2007
Kendo Episode 78
S2 · E79 · May 14, 2007
Lacquerware Episode 79
S2 · E80 · May 21, 2007
A Turning Point in Japanese Employment Episode 80
S2 · E81 · May 28, 2007
Shōchū Episode 81
S2 · E82 · Jun 4, 2007
Shōgi: Japanese Chess Episode 82
S2 · E83 · Jun 11, 2007
Tanka: Classical Poetry Episode 83
S2 · E84 · Jun 18, 2007
Forest Regeneration Episode 84
S2 · E85 · Jun 25, 2007
Tofu Episode 85
S2 · E86 · Jul 2, 2007
Bunraku Puppet Theater Episode 86
S2 · E87 · Jun 16, 2007
The Charm of Osaka: People and Art Episode 87
S2 · E88 · Jul 23, 2007
Pilgrimage Episode 88
S2 · E89 · Aug 27, 2007
Japan's Ancient Technology Episode 89
S2 · E90 · Sep 3, 2007
Ekiben: Boxed Meals for Travelers Episode 90
S2 · E91 · Sep 10, 2007
Disaster Mitigation Episode 91
S2 · E92 · Sep 17, 2007
Dolls Episode 92
S2 · E93 · Sep 24, 2007
The Beauty and Art of the Kimono Episode 93
S2 · E94 · Oct 1, 2007
Tokyo Station Episode 94
S2 · E95 · Oct 20, 2007
Miso Episode 95
S2 · E96 · Oct 27, 2007
Tarō Okamoto Episode 96
S2 · E97 · Nov 3, 2007
Onomatopoeia Episode 97
S2 · E98 · Nov 10, 2007
Bamboo Episode 98
S2 · E99 · Nov 17, 2007
Sukiya Architecture Episode 99
S2 · E100 · Nov 24, 2007
TV Technology Episode 100
S2 · E101 · Dec 1, 2007
Crows in Tokyo Episode 101
S2 · E102 · Dec 8, 2007
Natsume Sōseki Episode 102
S2 · E103 · Dec 22, 2007
Eels Episode 103
S2 · E104 · Jan 12, 2008
The World of Sculptor Isamu Noguchi Episode 104
S2 · E105 · Jan 19, 2008
Enka Episode 105
105 episodes in Season 2
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Weekend Japanology, little known predecessor of BEGIN Japanology and Japanology Plus series, invites you into the world of Japanese culture, both traditional and modern, explaining how traditions evolved and the part they still play today in people's everyday lives.
Where to watch
Not streaming anywhere
Not on any streaming service in United States, and not available to rent.
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Cast
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Total runtime 126h 52m · Episode length 44 min · Country Japan
Show info
Premiered
April 6, 2003
Final episode
January 19, 2008
Status
Ended
Network
NHK
Country
Japan
Episode length
44 min
Total runtime
126h 52m
Original language
English
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