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Japanology Plus: Season 10

23 episodes · premiered Jan 11, 2023

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  1. Episode 1: Kitchens Jan 12, 2023 · 28m In centuries past, cooking in a Japanese kitchen involved moving between a dirt floor and a raised area with wooden floorboards. Modern kitchens, meanwhile, incorporate all sorts of…
  2. Episode 2: Satsumaimo: Sweet Potatoes Feb 9, 2023 · 28m Sweet potatoes are widely grown and enjoyed in Japan. They're baked, fried, served in stews and used to make desserts. Throughout history, they have offered a solution to food shortages…
  3. Episode 3: Dinosaurs Mar 2, 2023 · 28m Japan, once thought to have no dinosaur fossils, is now a hotspot for dinosaur discovery. Kamuysaurus japonicus, found in Hokkaido Prefecture, overturned conventional wisdom. Dozens of…
  4. Episode 4: Japanophiles: Kyle Holzhueter Mar 23, 2023 · 28m In the mountains of Okayama Prefecture, Kamimomi is a community whose features include beautiful terraced rice fields. But with fewer than 90 residents, it is at risk of disappearing…
  5. Episode 5: Camping Apr 13, 2023 · 28m In Japan, interest in camping is booming. Popular choices these days include women-only camping and solo camping. Some prefer glamping, where you don't have to set up your own tent…
  6. Episode 6: Male Aesthetics Apr 27, 2023 · 28m In Japan, economic conditions may be challenging, but male cosmetics are selling increasingly well. Social media and the normalization of remote working have contributed to a growing…
  7. Episode 7: Konnyaku May 11, 2023 · 28m Konnyaku is an important element of Japanese cuisine. It has long been known as a high-fiber, diet-friendly food, and in recent years it's been shown to offer benefits for health…
  8. Episode 8: Japanophiles: Isabelle Sasaki May 25, 2023 · 28m The Japanophile series looks at Japan through the eyes of long-term residents who were born in another part of the world. This time we meet Isabelle Sasaki, a karate instructor from…
  9. Episode 9: Ueno Jun 8, 2023 · 28m Ueno, in Tokyo, is visited by 25 million tourists each year. It is home to world-class museums and educational facilities, bustling street markets, important shrines and temples, a zoo…
  10. Episode 10: Meteorological Data Jun 22, 2023 · 28m In Japan, businesses are linking meteorological data and sales figures in order to predict consumer demand. This is helping to reduce waste and lower carbon dioxide emissions through…
  11. Episode 11: Amami Oshima: Paradise Found Jul 6, 2023 · 28m We explore Amami Oshima, a subtropical paradise, through the stunning art of Tanaka Isson. Sometimes referred to as "the Japanese Gauguin," Isson found new inspiration after moving to this…
  12. Episode 12: Amami Oshima: Shaped by Adversity Jul 13, 2023 · 28m Life in Amami Oshima was once so tough that the islanders devised a way to make a poisonous plant edible. Harsh circumstances nurtured their resilience and resourcefulness on a subtropical…
  13. Episode 13: Japanophiles: Francesco Panto Aug 3, 2023 · 28m An Italian psychiatrist who uses an original "anime therapy" approach is the guest in this episode of Japanophiles, an occasional series in which we look at Japan through the eyes of…
  14. Episode 14: Vacant Homes Aug 17, 2023 · 28m In Japan, one in every seven homes is empty. These 8.5 million vacant properties may increase the risk of fire and burglary, or negatively impact local real estate prices. But new ways are…
  15. Episode 15: Rokyoku: Musical Storytelling Aug 31, 2023 · 28m Sometimes described as "solo opera," Rokyoku was once Japan's most popular form of entertainment, with top performers among the richest people in the land. Rokyoku rose to prominence in…
  16. Episode 16: Japanese Honeybees Sep 14, 2023 · 28m Japanese honeybees are wild, difficult to farm, and produce less honey than the Western honeybees used for most commercial honey production. But the multifloral honey they produce has a…
  17. Episode 17: Japanophiles: Martin Holman Sep 28, 2023 · 28m In ningyo joruri, three people work together to make beautifully crafted puppets seem amazingly lifelike. US puppeteer Martin Holman is a devotee of this Japanese performing art, which has…
  18. Episode 18: Unused Fish Oct 12, 2023 · 28m Luna lionfish and black rabbitfish ... these are examples of "unused fish" that tend to be discarded. Why? They're unfamiliar to consumers and often difficult to process. But as the ocean…
  19. Episode 19: Garbage Oct 26, 2023 · 28m Japan was arguably one of the cleanest places in the world in centuries past. But today, garbage is a major issue. In other countries, rubbish may be sent straight to the landfill, but in…
  20. Episode 20: Firefighting Nov 9, 2023 · 28m Wildfires are becoming more frequent and residential fires are posing new challenges. Japan is responding to this evolving reality by developing new firefighting technologies, such as…
  21. Episode 21: Japanophiles: Benjamin Flatt Nov 23, 2023 · 28m Fermented foods are a longstanding staple of Noto cuisine. This region in Ishikawa Prefecture has a local specialty: ishiri, a fermented fish sauce. Benjamin Flatt, an Australia-born chef…
  22. Episode 22: Izumo: Home of the Gods Dec 7, 2023 · 28m Each year, Japan's deities are said to gather in Izumo in western Japan. We visit Izumo Taisha, a shrine with a millennium of history, and explore a land with deep connections to the…
  23. Episode 23: Izumo: Land of the Supernatural Dec 14, 2023 · 28m In the late 19th century, writer Lafcadio Hearn (Japanese name: Koizumi Yakumo) helped introduce Japan to the wider world. We visit the Izumo area to learn about the supernatural realm…