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Japanology Plus: Season 2

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35 episodes · premiered Jan 7, 2015

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  1. Episode 1: Japanophiles: Bartholomeus Greb Jan 8, 2015 · 28m This time, we present an installment of our special talk-show series Japanophiles, which features lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan. Bartholomeus Greb, originally from…
  2. Episode 2: Japanophiles: Ivan Vartanian Jan 15, 2015 · 28m This time, another installment of our special talk-show series Japanophiles, featuring lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan. Ivan Vartanian, a photobook producer from the US…
  3. Episode 3: Japanophiles: Alex Bennett Jan 22, 2015 · 28m This time, another installment of our special talk-show series Japanophiles, which features lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan. New Zealander Alex Bennett studies the way of…
  4. Episode 4: The Seikan Tunnel Feb 5, 2015 · 28m The Seikan Tunnel, the world's longest undersea tunnel, connects the Japanese islands of Honshu and Hokkaido. Making it took 24 years, and the enormously challenging work claimed many…
  5. Episode 5: Snow Country Feb 12, 2015 · 28m The "snow country" that covers nearly half of Japan gets huge amounts of snow every year. Local people have devised various practical ways of coping with harsh winters, and in recent…
  6. Episode 6: Comedy Feb 19, 2015 · 28m Japanese comedy has always been different from Western comedy, with its own approach to getting laughs. Japan has a stunning diversity of humorous entertainment - stand-up, sketch comedy…
  7. Episode 7: Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway Apr 2, 2015 · 28m The Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway is the capital city's most important road system. Begun 50 years ago, with a 4.5-kilometer stretch built for the 1964 Olympics, it is today a massive…
  8. Episode 8: A Season of Change Apr 16, 2015 · 28m Cherry blossom season in Japan is also a season of change. In late March, graduations take place all across the country. Early in April, students and workers attend entrance ceremonies for…
  9. Episode 9: Waste and Recycling Apr 23, 2015 · 28m To many foreign visitors, Japan's streets seem amazingly free of litter. Making the most of what's available is traditionally woven into the culture of this resource-poor island nation…
  10. Episode 10: Period Dramas Apr 30, 2015 · 28m Plays, movies and TV dramas that depict Japan as it was in the eras up to the samurai times are called "jidaigeki", literally "period dramas". The original period dramas were kabuki plays…
  11. Episode 11: Weight Loss Industry May 7, 2015 · 28m Japan has the lowest obesity rate in the industrialized world, and yet, from schoolgirls to businessmen, it is a country where almost everyone seems to be on a diet. Why is weight loss…
  12. Episode 12: Dams May 14, 2015 · 28m Giant man-made structures dominating steep canyons, dams are a common feature of Japan's mountainous landscape. Dams provide water, prevent floods and generate hydroelectric power. But all…
  13. Episode 13: Izakaya May 28, 2015 · 28m Japan's cherished homegrown pubs, izakaya, offer refreshing drinks, comfort food made with care and a lively, fun atmosphere. Most izakaya fall into two general categories: old-fashioned…
  14. Episode 14: Craft Beer Jun 4, 2015 · 28m For decades, the big breweries dominated Japan's beer market. But in the last few years, so-called "craft beers" from small producers have been in the limelight. Now Japan's craft beers…
  15. Episode 15: Fermented Foods Jun 11, 2015 · 28m Fermented foods are a staple of the Japanese diet, and they come in countless forms: soy sauce, miso, vinegar, pickles, natto and more. Because they keep well and are high in nutrients…
  16. Episode 16: Umbrellas Jun 18, 2015 · 28m Japan leads the world in sales of umbrellas, with 140 million purchased each year. In rainy Japan, umbrellas are a must, and on sunny days, many people carry parasols to shield their skin…
  17. Episode 17: Job Hunting Jun 25, 2015 · 28m In the business districts of Japan, a major battle plays out each year: the job hunt. Students spend their last year of university working to land a full-time job with benefits. Although…
  18. Episode 18: Japanophiles: Amir Takahashi Jul 9, 2015 · 28m This time, we present an installment of our special talk-show series Japanophiles, which features lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan. In the city of Takasaki, north of…
  19. Episode 19: The English Conversation Business Jul 16, 2015 · 28m Despite years spent studying the language at school, many Japanese feel inept at English. Perhaps that's why Japan's English conversation business rakes in hundreds of billions of yen each…
  20. Episode 20: English at School Jul 23, 2015 · 28m Students in Japan receive years of instruction in English, usually starting in elementary school, but how best to teach the language is a question that has never been conclusively…
  21. Episode 21: Shrine & Temple Carpenters Aug 6, 2015 · 28m Japan boasts many shrines and temples built using sophisticated techniques that have been passed down through the centuries. This time, we feature shrine and temple carpenters, the…
  22. Episode 22: Bunraku Aug 12, 2015 · 28m Bunraku is a traditional Japanese performing art dating back more than 4 centuries. It combines a stylized narration and music with a cast of puppets so expressive that you can almost hear…
  23. Episode 23: Kids' Summer Holidays Sep 3, 2015 · 28m Every year children in Japan eagerly look forward to their summer vacation, which generally runs from late July to late August. How do Japanese kids spend the hottest part of the year?…
  24. Episode 24: Swimming Sep 10, 2015 · 28m From young children to seniors, Japanese people love to swim. In samurai times, swimming gave warriors an edge in battle, and their techniques have been passed down through the centuries.
  25. Episode 25: Haunted Houses Sep 17, 2015 · 28m It's Japan's timeless summer thrill...haunted houses! There are dozens of haunted-house attractions around Japan, many of them at theme parks. These creepy experiences are popular with…
  26. Episode 26: Onsen Oct 1, 2015 · 28m Japan has a lot of active volcanoes, which means it also has a lot of hot springs. Known in Japan as onsen, these natural baths have brought physical and spiritual refreshment for…
  27. Episode 27: Japanophiles: Andrew Mancabelli Oct 8, 2015 · 28m This time, we present an installment of our special Japanophiles series, which features lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan. Fascinated with the samurai from an early age…
  28. Episode 28: Cameras Oct 15, 2015 · 28m From compact point-and-shoot digital cameras to high-end SLRs, and those built into smartphones, cameras are a part of everyday life in Japan. Durability, affordability, and advanced…
  29. Episode 29: Wrapping and Packaging Oct 22, 2015 · 28m From the nifty wrapping of convenience store rice balls to intricate cardboard packing, the Japanese have a knack for cleverly packaging just about anything. Both packaging and content…
  30. Episode 30: Tokyo Housing Nov 12, 2015 · 28m From detached homes to tower blocks, from micro-houses on tiny lots to large dormitories, a vast variety of housing is jammed into Tokyo. Many homes feature ingenious use of space…
  31. Episode 31: Japanophiles: Adam Zgola Nov 19, 2015 · 28m This time, we present an installment of our special Japanophiles series, which features lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan. Historically, most Japanese houses have been made…
  32. Episode 32: Kombu Nov 26, 2015 · 28m Scientists think there are around 20,000 species of seaweed. They include many varieties of kombu, a type of edible kelp. Kombu has been harvested and eaten in Japan since ancient times…
  33. Episode 33: Hotels and Inns Dec 3, 2015 · 28m One important part of any trip is choosing a place to stay. And if you come to Japan, you have a wide variety of options, from traditional Japanese inns called ryokan to capsule hotels…
  34. Episode 34: Tidying Up Dec 10, 2015 · 28m Since ancient times in Japan, cleanliness has been seen as a moral virtue. It's part of living life well. And now the world is embracing a Japanese approach to keeping things neat and…
  35. Episode 35: Mt. Takao Dec 17, 2015 · 28m Mt. Takao, a peak that's visited by around 2.7 million people per year, is less than an hour by train from central Tokyo. This lushly wooded paradise has been regarded since ancient times…