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Japanology Plus: Season 7

24 episodes · premiered Jan 6, 2020

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  1. Episode 1: Osechi: New Year's Food Jan 7, 2020 · 28m On New Year's Day, Japanese families gather to share a special meal called Osechi. It consists of multiple colorful dishes, often served in multi-tiered boxes. The custom has diversified…
  2. Episode 2: Japanophiles: Thomas Ainsworth Jan 28, 2020 · 28m In Japan, the craft beer boom is in full swing. One pub in Kyoto Prefecture takes a particularly innovative approach -- they use Japanese ingredients like tea, salt and citrus fruit to…
  3. Episode 3: Sunakku Bars Feb 18, 2020 · 28m A "Sunakku" is a small bar with counter seating and a friendly host. There are thousands of them spread across the country, and many Japanese visit them regularly, to talk about their day…
  4. Episode 4: Tohoku Nine Years On: Living with Ghosts Mar 10, 2020 · 28m In March 2011, a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami devastated communities on the east coast of Tohoku, northeast Japan. We visit the region 9 years on, to learn how people coped with the…
  5. Episode 5: Tohoku Nine Years On: Voices of the Deceased Mar 17, 2020 · 28m In March 2011, a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami devastated communities on the east coast of Tohoku, northeast Japan. We visit the region 9 years on, to learn how people coped with the…
  6. Episode 6: Japanophiles: Harold George Meij Mar 24, 2020 · 28m In Japan, professional wrestling has gained popularity as an entertaining combination of entertainment and sport. In recent years, Japanese professional wrestling has even become popular…
  7. Episode 7: Laundry Services Apr 7, 2020 · 28m There are over 90,000 cleaning establishments in Japan, and a huge number of Japanese use them regularly. Innovative machinery makes the process cheap and efficient. Stubborn stains are…
  8. Episode 8: Miso Apr 21, 2020 · 28m Miso, a fermented soybean paste, is a bedrock of Japanese cuisine. For many Japanese, it offers a taste of home. It is made using koji mold, a fermentation starter that flourishes in…
  9. Episode 9: Japanophiles: Johan Nilsson Bjoerk Aug 4, 2020 · 28m Rakugo is a traditional form of storytelling that emerged in 17th century Japan. Using minimal props, a single performer creates amusing and sometimes moving scenes featuring multiple…
  10. Episode 10: Japan vs. Epidemics Aug 18, 2020 · 28m Over the centuries, Japan has suffered from repeated outbreaks of diseases like smallpox, measles and cholera. Where did the people of the past think these epidemics came from? And how did…
  11. Episode 11: Wasabi Sep 1, 2020 · 28m Wasabi is a plant that grows natively in Japan's mountain valleys. It's used to make a condiment with a distinctive green color and an eye-watering impact. Most commonly served with sushi…
  12. Episode 12: Geisha: A Sunset Trade? Sep 8, 2020 · 28m Geisha have existed for hundreds of years, but in modern Japan they are declining in number. It's a story that's repeated across many forms of traditional Japanese culture. This time on…
  13. Episode 13: Expert Craft Skills Sep 15, 2020 · 28m Throughout Japanese history, expert craft skills requiring dexterity and judgment have enhanced everyday life. These skills are often applied by anonymous local artisans, who have…
  14. Episode 14: Japanophiles: Kim Seungbok Sep 29, 2020 · 28m South Korean film, TV drama and music have been popular in Japan for some time, but more recently there's been a growing appreciation for Korean literature. One of the major contributors…
  15. Episode 15: Aloha Shirts Oct 6, 2020 · 28m Aloha shirts are popular symbols of Hawaii, worn by tourists and Hawaiians alike. A look back at their history reveals a Japanese connection -- they were often made by people of Japanese…
  16. Episode 16: Japanophiles: Gyoei Saile Oct 13, 2020 · 28m Kohfukuji, a World Heritage Site, is a prominent Buddhist temple in Nara, western Japan. One of its priests is Gyoei Saile, from Germany. In a Japanophiles interview, he tells Peter…
  17. Episode 17: Rice Snacks Oct 20, 2020 · 28m Rice crackers and other rice-based snacks have been widely consumed in Japan for hundreds of years. Each region of the country has its own twist. Some places use seafood, while others use…
  18. Episode 18: Urban Workshops Nov 3, 2020 · 28m A significant portion of Japan's manufacturing industry is handled by small factories known as "urban workshops," with less than 30 workers. Despite their small scale, a number of urban…
  19. Episode 19: Tokyo Rooftops Nov 10, 2020 · 28m Tokyo is a crowded city. Its rooftops represent valuable space, and they're used in some very creative ways. This time on Japanology Plus, our theme is Tokyo rooftops. Our main guest is…
  20. Episode 20: Tokyo Stories #1: Josh Grisdale Nov 17, 2020 · 28m The city of Tokyo is normally crowded with tourists, but the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the city's sightseeing spots. In a series called Tokyo Stories, Peter Barakan meets Tokyo…
  21. Episode 21: Tokyo Stories #2: Mateusz Urbanowicz Nov 24, 2020 · 28m The city of Tokyo is normally crowded with tourists at all times of the year, but the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed it. In a series called Tokyo Stories, Peter Barakan meets residents…
  22. Episode 22: Japanophiles: Anna Bugaeva Dec 1, 2020 · 28m The Ainu people are indigenous to Japan, and the Ainu community is now concentrated in Hokkaido Prefecture, the northernmost main island. The Ainu have long maintained a distinct culture…
  23. Episode 23: Mushrooms Dec 22, 2020 · 28m Japan is home to thousands of different mushroom species. Some can be found lining the supermarket shelves, but others serve as natural tourist attractions, and even a poisonous species…
  24. Episode 24: Kamishibai: Paper Theater Dec 29, 2020 · 28m Kamishibai, or paper theater, is a form of storytelling that uses large picture cards. It was wildly popular throughout Japan in the 1930's. Today, it's still enjoyed in kindergartens and…