Begin Japanology
Date de parution : 5 octobre 2007
 | Saison 1 - épisode 1 | Bento About the origins and evolution of the Japanese "boxed lunchset" |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 2 | Tsukiji Market A short look on the history, present and future of the famous fishmarket in Tsukiji, Tokyo |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 3 | Yoshoku Explaining the intergration of Western meals into the Japanese diet |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 4 | Kyudo Kyodo (Loosely translatable to "archery") is not so much about hitting the target as it is all about the form, skill and practice of the art. A look... |
| Saison 1 - épisode 5 | Tea Ceremony Architecture | |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 6 | Dagashi-ya A look at the phenomenon of dagashi-ya ("Thrifty sweetshops") and the role they played in a community and it's growing resurgence in modern society |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 7 | Abacus The "soroban" (Abacus) - a calculation tool no longer used in the Western world but still a common sight in Japan, where education and businesses... |
| Saison 1 - épisode 8 | Ryukyu Kimono | |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 9 | Bamboo Bamboo, a native Japanese plant of the tree family, has many uses. This episode explores a few, such as ftools, decoration and even as food |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 10 | Fireworks During the Japanese summer, fireworks are a daily phenomenon, as such, this episode shows it's origin, production and techniques. |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 11 | Hanging Scrolls The wall scroll is not just used for decoration, it has a special role during the tea ceremony that is still practiced in Japan. From the special... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 12 | The Tale of Genji: Part 1 The first part of two episodes focussing on the ancient Japanese epic that left a huge impact on the cultural history of Japan, "The tale of Genji",... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 13 | The Tale of Genji: Part 2 Part two continues with a look on the Heian period and the effect the epic had on Japanese cultural history |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 14 | Matcha Matcha, the powdered residue of ground green tea leafs, has been a key ingredient in the Japanese tea ceremony for more than a millenium, but... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 15 | Tokyo Tower A key player in the skyline of Tokyo, Tokyo Tower is a source of entertainment and inspiration. A look on it's construction and influence. |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 16 | Sushi This episodes investigates the staple Japanese food, "Sushi" via it's origins and ingredients |
| Saison 1 - épisode 17 | Mikoshi (portable shrines) | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 18 | Yuzen Kimono | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 19 | Buddhist Statues | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 20 | Hot Springs | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 21 | Fish | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 22 | Tatami (straw mats) | |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 23 | Castles During Japan's civil war era, many castles were erected as strongholds and displays of power by the local warlords. |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 1 | Nishijin-ori |
| Saison 2 - épisode 2 | Kyoto Lacquerware | |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 3 | Sake |
| Saison 2 - épisode 4 | Katsura Rikyu | |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 5 | Bonsai |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 6 | The Four Seasons |
| Saison 2 - épisode 7 | Hina Dolls | |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 8 | Nagasaki |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 9 | Five-Story Pagodas |
| Saison 2 - épisode 10 | Cherry Blossoms | |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 11 | Chopsticks |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 12 | Aizome |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 13 | Bunraku |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 14 | Kiriko Cut Glass |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 15 | Traditional Folk Houses |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 16 | Origami |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 17 | Imari Porcelain |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 18 | Folding Fan |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 19 | Kaiseki Cuisine |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 20 | The Sounds of Japan |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 21 | Masks |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 22 | Satoyama |
| Saison 2 - épisode 23 | Kendo | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 24 | The Fragrances of Japan | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 25 | Spinning Tops | |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 26 | Shinto Shrine |
| Saison 3 - épisode 1 | Soy Sauce | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 2 | Earthquakes | |
 | Saison 3 - épisode 3 | Firefighting Japan's architectural use of wood makes it a country particularly vulnerable to fires. This episode looks at Japan's civil firefighting brigades and... |
| Saison 4 - épisode 1 | Mochi Rice Cake Mochi, a glutinous dough made from steamed rice, is a favorite food among the Japanese. At least two people are required to make mochi the... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 2 | Watches and Clocks | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 3 | Judo Judo is practiced by around eight million people in 199 countries and regions, making it the most widely played sport that was developed in Japan.... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 4 | The Life of Taro Okamoto Taro Okamoto was Japan's leading avant-garde artist of the 20th century. His memorable phrase "Art is an explosion!" became a well-known expression,... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 5 | The Life of Osamu Dazai Osamu Dazai (1909-48) was one of Japan's preeminent modern novelists. Born in wealthy circumstances that he later rejected, Dazai drew attention as... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 6 | The Life of Kenzo Tange Kenzo Tange laid the foundations of modern architecture in Japan. On August 6, 1945, the day the U.S. detonated an atomic bomb over Hiroshima, Tange... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 7 | The Life of Hideko Maehata As a child, Maehata studied traditional swimming techniques passed down from the days of the samurai. At 18, competing in the 200 meters... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 8 | Toilets Japan is famous for its high-tech toilets with water spray functions and lots more, and toilet technology continues to evolve in unique ways. After... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 9 | Lifts Japan leads the world in building ever-faster and ever-quieter lifts, or elevators. In 2004, Japan's long history of engineering know-how was used... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 10 | Motorcycles Japan is the largest producer of motorcycles in the world. It has proudly held this title since 1960. Today, Japan produces all sizes of motorcycles.... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 11 | Unagi Eel Japan is the world's number one consumer of eels, or unagi. Grilled, glazed unagi ranks alongside sushi and tempura as one of the best-known types... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 12 | Japanophiles - Ilan Yanizky This month, we present a special talk-show series called Japanophiles, featuring lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan. When ink-brush... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 13 | Japanophiles - Silvain Guignard This month, we present a special talk-show series called Japanophiles, featuring lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan. Silvain Guignard... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 14 | Japanophiles - Stéphane Danton This month, we present a special talk-show series called Japanophiles, featuring lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan. Stéphane Danton... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 15 | Japanophiles - Dorothy Feibleman This month, we present a special talk-show series called Japanophiles, featuring lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan. American potter... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 16 | Plastic Food Samples In Japan, scrumptious looking dishes like marbled beef, spaghetti, and fluffy omelets often sit in restaurant windows tilted at gravity defying... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 17 | Insects Japan is home to over 30,000 insect species, and insects are a familiar part of Japanese life. For centuries, staging battles between insects has... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 18 | Traditional Japanese Mathematics Imagine that you have two equally-sized square sheets of paper. How would you cut each sheet of paper so that the pieces could be combined to make... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 19 | Bicycles In Japan, more and more people are riding bicycles to go shopping, to commute, for exercise, and for leisure. Gunsmiths pioneered bicycle-making... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 20 | Chusonji In June 2011, the structures and artifacts of Hiraizumi, a town in earthquake-devastated Iwate Prefecture, were collectively declared a UNESCO World... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 21 | Seaweed From time immemorial, Japan has reaped the bounty of the sea that surrounds it. Fish, yes, but just as important is seaweed. It's an essential part... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 22 | Charcoal For centuries, charcoal was a key resource in everyday Japanese life, and it is still used in a great variety of ways today. For Japanese cuisine,... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 23 | Rain Japan gets a lot of rain, which can be both a blessing and a curse. Rain falls year-round in Japan, but differs from season to season. Tokyo gets... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 24 | Golf Japan loves golf. The number of golfers in Japan is around 10 million - 1 in every 13 people. But playing golf in Japan can be expensive. If you... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 25 | Shipbuilding Japan is a shipbuilding superpower. About one-fifth of all the world's ships are made here. From advanced luxury cruise ships to gigantic oil... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 26 | Japanophiles - Bruce Huebner This month, we present a special talk-show series called Japanophiles, featuring lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan. For so many... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 27 | Chickens and Eggs The chicken was long regarded as sacred in Japan. Today, the bird has lost that mystique, but it remains an essential part of Japanese life. The... |
