Japanology Plus - Season 3
Episodes
E1: Japanophiles: Maud Archambault
This time, we present an installment of our special Japanophiles series, which features lively inter
E2: Silk
What gives Japanese kimonos their luxurious appeal? Pure silk, a natural fiber made from the cocoons
E3: Underground Tokyo
Hidden beneath Tokyo are underground spaces of many kinds: intricate webs of subways and roads, tunn
E4: Earthquake Preparedness
From volcanic eruptions to torrential rain, Japan is one of the world's most disaster-prone countrie
E5: Japanophiles: Jorge Cabeza Fernandez
This time, we present an installment of our special Japanophiles series, which features lively inter
E6: Japanophiles: Pico Iyer
This time, we present an installment of our special Japanophiles series, which features lively inter
E7: Okinawan Dance
Okinawa Prefecture, the southern tip of Japan, was once home to the ancient independent kingdom of R
E8: Whisky
While Japan is halfway around the globe from the world's traditional whisky-making centers, in recen
E9: Quest for Perfect Skin
Japanese women are among the world's most passionate about skin care. For centuries, elite and commo
E10: Bladed Tools
In this edition of of Japanology Plus, host Peter Barakan pays a visit to the city of Sakai, which i
E11: Family Crests
Plants, all kinds of creatures and the beauty of nature are among the inspirations for Japanese fami
E12: Breakfast
In Japan, a traditional breakfast consists of steamed rice with miso soup and other side dishes. But
E13: Footwear
Footwear has taken many different forms in many different cultures, but somehow Japan seems to have
E14: Running
Japan is a country of 10 million runners and some 2,000 open-entry running events, the most popular
E15: Emoji
Messages and e-mail are full of emoji, a means of communication that was invented in Japan. Emoji de
E16: Ekiben
In Japan, no leisure trip by rail would be complete without an ekiben: a boxed meal sold at the stat
E17: Bicycles
Japan's first bicycles were made by former gunsmiths around the 1870s. Mid-20th century innovations
E18: Kimono
A garment that embodies Japanese tradition, the kimono fascinates people the world over. It took cen
E19: Kokeshi Dolls
The plain, unassuming wooden dolls called kokeshi are believed to have originated about 200 years ag
E20: Shinise: Long-Established Businesses
Business. It’s a dog-eat-dog world. And nowhere is that more true than in Tokyo’s uptown Shibuya nei
E21: Japanophiles: Rezaul Karim Chowdhury
The latest edition of our periodical Japanophiles series focuses on a Bangladeshi who was drawn to a
E22: Toilets
Toilets in Japan date back 2,000 years. A modern one typically features a heated seat and electronic
E23: Bridges
Few countries in the world can boast as many bridges as Japan. Due to a mountainous terrain and many
E24: A Nation of Singers
Enjoyed by Japanese of all ages, choral singing is a feature of school events, tour buses, baseball
E25: Restoring Castles
Japan's castles are a legacy of the samurai era. To maintain their splendor, they sometimes require
E26: Volcanoes
Japan is a volcanic hotspot, with 7 percent of all the world's volcanoes. The archipelago actually c
E27: School Club Activites
Secondary schools in Japan offer extracurricular pursuits where students join sports teams, or clubs
E28: Smells
Breath mints, sprays and countless other products that tackle body odors offer evidence of widesprea
E29: Paper
No traditional Japanese home is complete without items that incorporate paper, including doors and s
E30: Japanophiles: Paul Lorimer
This time, we present an installment of our special Japanophiles series, which features lively inter
E31: Katsuobushi
Katsuobushi: hard blocks of smoked skipjack tuna that are shaved to make flakes which add goodness t
E32: Day Care for Kids
With more women in Japan entering the workforce, day care for small children is a hot topic. While b
E33: Sweets and Snacks
From a rainbow of flavored chocolates to regional treats, Japanese sweets and snacks are tasty, and
E34: Hairdressing
One survey of foreign visitors to Japan revealed that 40% of women from other parts of Asia want to