Japanology Plus - Season 4
Episodes
E1: Japanophiles: Carine Lafitte
We meet a nakai, a waitress at a luxury Japanese restaurant. In a Japanophiles interview with Peter
E2: Noh Theater
Noh theater is said to be the world's oldest contemporary performing art. After emerging 650 years a
E3: Moving Services
In Japan, where real estate is at a premium, houses can be very cramped inside, especially in major
E4: Okinawan Karate
Karate is practiced by more than 60 million people around the world, and its roots are in Okinawa. O
E5: Sleep
Japanese spend less time asleep each night than people in many other countries, a situation that may
E6: Tokyo Rail Network
Tokyo's highly efficient rail network is known for safe and punctual operation. Most trains run on s
E7: Denim
Jeans are among the world's most popular clothes, and Japanese denim has a great reputation. Harness
E8: Japanophiles: Randy Channell Soei
The "Soei" in Randy Channell Soei is a name this Canadian was given to mark his ascent to mastery of
E9: Japanophiles: Zoe Vincent
Zoe Vincent from the United Kingdom works for an organization that promotes tourism in Fukushima. Sh
E10: Buddhist Altars
A Buddhist altar, or butsudan, is a feature of many homes in Japan. Family members kneel before them
E11: Driving Schools
In Japan, most people aiming to get a driver’s license go to a driving school. On closed courses com
E12: Curry
Curry is one of Japan's favorite foods. A thick Japanese-style curry sauce is very different from th
E13: Cafes
Coffee first reached Japan in the 17th century, but it wasn't until the 19th century that it started
E14: Japanophiles: Yoram Ofer
Yoram Ofer from Israel runs a bar in Kyoto that offers a chance to explore the world of nihonshu, or
E15: School Lunch
The school lunch is a key part of a child's diet in Japan. Meals are nutritionally balanced and desi
E16: Capsule Toys
Capsule toys, also known as gachapon, are small toys purchased from vending machines. Though the cos
E17: Buses
In Japan, around 60,000 buses run along designated routes to designated stops, and operate on a time
E18: Traditional Music
Modern Japanese music is influenced both instrumentally and stylistically by Western music, but the
E19: Traditional Music in Modern Life
For centuries the art of playing traditional music on Japanese instruments was passed down through a
E20: Japanophiles: Nsenda Lukumwena
Nsenda Lukumwena is an architect from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who has carved out a nich
E21: Urban Renewal
In 1872, when Japan’s first railway opened between Yokohama and Tokyo, the population of Tokyo was l
E22: Fireworks
Along with the hum of cicadas, the twinkling of wind chimes and the cracking of baseball bats, nothi
E23: Anthropomorphism
In any Japanese city, you'll see countless signs and posters featuring anthropomorphic characters. T
E24: 2D Characters - Origins and Evolution
In countless everyday settings, individuals, companies, administrative bodies and others in Japan us
E25: Children and Sports
Swimming, soccer, gymnastics and more: Japanese children these days are increasingly enthusiastic ab
E26: Amusement Parks
As in other countries around the world, the local amusement park is an essential part of childhood f
E27: Japanophiles: Tyler Lynch
This edition of "Japanophiles," the series within Japanology Plus that profiles foreign residents le
E28: Particle Physics Research
Though the title of this edition of Japanology Plus might inspire a few double-takes, rest assured,
E29: Shrine Duties
Walk through any neighborhood in Japan, and before too long you'll come across a shrine devoted to S
E30: Special Rescue Teams
Japan is prone to an array of natural disasters: earthquakes, typhoons, tsunamis, and more. It's als
E31: The Wonders of Air Travel
At Japan's busiest airports, a flight may arrive or depart every two minutes or so. In spite of this
E32: Japanophiles: Fernando Lopez
Fernando Lopez, originally from Guatemala, runs an okonomiyaki restaurant in Hiroshima. Made on a ho
E33: Changing Perceptions of Cars
For as much as we talk about Japanese food, music, movies and other cultural exports, Japan's greate
E34: The Way of Tea: Wellspring of Omotenashi (Part 1)
Tea ceremony, tea gathering, the way of tea, cha-no-yu, chado, sado...no matter what you call it, th
E35: The Way of Tea: Wellspring of Omotenashi (Part 2)
In this special two-part edition of Japanology Plus, we look at how the tea ceremony is performed, i