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Japanology Plus: Season 9

27 episodes · premiered Jan 5, 2022

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  1. Episode 1: Japanophiles: Tom Hovasse Jan 6, 2022 · 28m In a Japanophiles interview, Peter Barakan meets Tom Hovasse, a basketball coach from the USA. After spending much of his playing career in Japan, Hovasse began coaching Japanese teams. In…
  2. Episode 2: Kotatsu: Heated Tables Jan 13, 2022 · 28m Kotatsu are low tables with a heat source underneath, and a blanket draped over the top. For hundreds of years, Japanese have gathered around them in the cold winter months. They're cozy…
  3. Episode 3: VTubers Jan 20, 2022 · 28m VTubers create online content using a computer-generated avatar. Motion capture technology enables them to record their gestures and expressions, and then apply those movements to the…
  4. Episode 4: Traditional Homes Feb 17, 2022 · 28m Traditional Japanese homes, featuring earthen walls, wooden beams and thatched roofs, have been used for centuries. Built using local materials, they incorporated clever techniques to keep…
  5. Episode 5: Jomon Period: The Sannai Maruyama Site Mar 10, 2022 · 28m The Jomon period lasted from around 13,000 BC to 300 BC. This society of hunter-gatherers cherished peace, cooperation and a deep connection to the natural world. In the first of 2…
  6. Episode 6: Jomon Period: Dogu Mar 17, 2022 · 28m The Jomon period lasted from around 13,000 BC to 300 BC. This society of hunter-gatherers cherished peace, cooperation and a deep connection to the natural world. In the second of 2…
  7. Episode 7: Japanophiles: Steve Tallon Mar 24, 2022 · 28m Steve Tallon is a cycling enthusiast from the UK. In 2005, he spent 8 months cycling from the UK to Japan. It was a 16,000-kilometer journey through Europe, the Middle East, central Asia…
  8. Episode 8: Face Masks Apr 14, 2022 · 28m Since the outbreak of COVID-19, people all over the world have become accustomed to wearing masks. But in Japan, a custom of mask-wearing dates back hundreds of years. Today, innovations…
  9. Episode 9: Washi: Japanese Paper Apr 28, 2022 · 28m Japanese paper, known as washi, is attractively textured and extremely durable. For centuries, it has been used in many aspects of Japanese life and culture. Our guest, Akutsu Tomohiro…
  10. Episode 10: Name Stamps and Seals May 12, 2022 · 28m For hundreds of years, Japanese have used name stamps, known as Hanko, to prove their identity. People use stamps in everyday situations, such as receiving a parcel, and in formal…
  11. Episode 11: Showa Nostalgia May 19, 2022 · 28m The "Showa era" was the period of Japanese history between 1926 and 1989. The 60s, 70s and 80s are fondly remembered in Japan as a time when many were feeling the positive effects of a…
  12. Episode 12: Japanophiles: Claudio Feliciani Jun 2, 2022 · 28m Claudio Feliciani is a Swiss-Italian scientist whose main interest is the movement of crowds. He worked alongside 3 Japanese scientists on a study that examined why people bump into each…
  13. Episode 13: Keitora: Tiny Trucks Jun 16, 2022 · 28m 40% of the motor vehicles in Japan are ultra-compact "kei" cars. These light vehicles are maneuverable, practical and cost-efficient. Tiny "kei" pickup trucks, known as "keitora," are…
  14. Episode 14: Vinyl Records Jun 30, 2022 · 28m In Japan, vinyl records have made a comeback. Sales in 2021 were 10 times higher than they were in 2010. Japan's second-hand records are well-regarded all over the world because they're…
  15. Episode 15: Okinawa: The Ryukyu Kingdom Jul 14, 2022 · 28m Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. It was previously a prosperous maritime trading state called the Ryukyu Kingdom. In the first of 2 episodes…
  16. Episode 16: Okinawa: The Reconstruction of Shuri Castle Jul 21, 2022 · 28m Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. It was previously a prosperous maritime trading state called the Ryukyu Kingdom. In the second of 2 episodes…
  17. Episode 17: Frozen Food Jul 28, 2022 · 28m In Japan, frozen food is an essential part of many people's lives. Companies are constantly developing new techniques that make products tastier, longer lasting and more convenient. Our…
  18. Episode 18: Japanophiles: Gregory Khezrnejat Aug 11, 2022 · 28m Gregory Khezrnejat is an author and university associate professor from the United States. In 2021, his Japanese-language novel Kamogawa Runner won the second annual Kyoto Literature…
  19. Episode 19: Goldfish Aug 25, 2022 · 28m Goldfish were introduced to Japan in the 16th century, and since then, they have become widely admired. Many people keep them as pets, and they are a common motif on everyday objects. Our…
  20. Episode 20: Welfare Goods Sep 8, 2022 · 28m The average age of the Japanese population is rising quickly. To offer care that matches the diverse needs of Japan's many elderly people, Japan produces a wide range of welfare goods…
  21. Episode 21: Water-related Disasters Sep 29, 2022 · 28m Japan suffers from frequent water-related natural disasters, such as flooding, landslides and storm surges. Throughout history, methods to mitigate their effects have been devised. Our…
  22. Episode 22: Japanophiles: Andrew Dewar Oct 13, 2022 · 28m Andrew Dewar, originally from Toronto, Canada, is a designer of paper airplanes. His interest was sparked at the age of ten, when he encountered a sleek, unfamiliar paper-airplane design…
  23. Episode 23: The Moon Oct 20, 2022 · 28m The moon has been cherished and admired throughout Japanese history. People have long held moon-viewing events, and expressed gratitude for the moon's role in successful harvests. Our…
  24. Episode 24: Cardboard Nov 24, 2022 · 28m Japan is one of the world's top consumers of cardboard. The cardboard beds used during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games captured global attention. That was just one example of…
  25. Episode 25: The Samurai of the Sea: Pirates or Protectors? Dec 8, 2022 · 28m Around 500 years ago, sea traffic in the Seto Inland Sea was monitored and controlled by a group called the "Murakami Kaizoku." The word "kaizoku" translates to "pirates," but these…
  26. Episode 26: The Samurai of the Sea: The Murakami Legacy Dec 15, 2022 · 28m Around 500 years ago, sea traffic in the Seto Inland Sea was monitored and controlled by a group called the "Murakami Kaizoku." The word "kaizoku" translates to "pirates," but these…
  27. Episode 27: Japanophiles: Colleen Schmuckal Dec 22, 2022 · 28m Hanawa-bayashi is the name both of a parade of floats in Kazuno, Akita Prefecture, and of the traditional music that is performed all night at the festival. These days, the performers…