Japanology Plus
Date de parution : 3 avril 2014
 | Saison 1 - épisode 1 | Bathhouses Japanese public bathhouses, also called sento. From the outside, some of them look like Shinto shrines or Buddhist temples. Inside, they have many... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 2 | Ramen Ramen is one of Japan's favorite foods. Broth, noodles and toppings are the 3 elements, but within that basic framework there is almost endless... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 3 | Mt. Fuji Mt. Fuji is Japan's tallest peak. Its beauty changes from season to season, from day to day. Frequently featured in ukiyo-e woodblock prints and... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 4 | Shogi Maneuver your pieces to capture the opponent's king - that's the essence of shogi, Japan's most popular board game. Descended from the same ancient... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 5 | Cherry Trees Springtime in Japan means cherry trees in bloom. Cherry blossoms flower gloriously, but briefly, then their petals fall like confetti on the spring... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 6 | Akihabara Akihabara, with its mix of gadgets and geekdom, is a one-of-a-kind experience. Shops selling everything electronic from appliances to cutting-edge... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 7 | Wagashi Wagashi, Japan's traditional sweets. Each colorful, exquisite morsel contains a clear sense of the season - wagashi are an essential part of various... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 8 | Ninja Under cover of darkness, moving by stealth, ninja used superb physical skill and special equipment to infiltrate and disrupt their enemies. Ninja... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 9 | Rice From sushi to sake, rice is an absolutely essential part of Japanese cuisine. Appliance makers offer state-of-the-art rice cookers with elaborate... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 10 | Castles Japan's castles are masterworks of wood and stone. They bristled with defences and functioned as symbols of authority. Today they are cherished... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 11 | Japanophiles - Elizabeth Suzuki This time, we present an installment of our special talk-show series Japanophiles, which features lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan.... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 12 | Japanophiles - Everett Kennedy Brown This time, we present another of our special talk-show series Japanophiles, which features lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan. The... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 13 | Japanophiles - Carolin Eckhardt This time, we present an installment of our special talk-show series Japanophiles, which features lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan.... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 14 | Karaoke Boxes Microphone in hand, tens of millions of people in Japan belt out songs in private party rooms known as karaoke boxes. These intimate spaces are... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 15 | Bento Bento are portable boxes of food, typically composed of rice, protein-rich main dishes, and vegetables on the side. They've evolved from a purely... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 16 | Bamboo Through the ages, bamboo has been profoundly important to Japan's industry, culture and everyday life. But why does bamboo grow so quick, and when... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 17 | Taiko Drums Japan's taiko drums - made in many shapes and sizes, played at various occasions - are an ancient heritage. Originally taiko were an integral part... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 18 | Tsukiji Market Tokyo's Tsukiji Market is the world's largest fish market - hundreds of kinds of seafood from around the world are sold there. 40,000 people work at... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 19 | Festivals Festivals are held in every region of Japan throughout the year. The oldest date back well over a millennium, and typically feature prayers for good... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 20 | Japanese Gardens This time on Japanology Plus, our theme is Japanese gardens, compact evocations of nature's majesty. Japan has many garden styles: from tea gardens,... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 21 | Origami Origami, the traditional Japanese art of creating objects by folding paper. It's a classic pastime that everyone in Japan has done at some point,... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 22 | Buddhist Statues Japanese Buddhist statues come in countless shapes and forms, and they are not just objects of prayer but also meticulously crafted works of art in... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 23 | Yokai Yokai: the collective name for all sorts of bizarre creatures and supernatural phenomena in Japanese folklore. They have a very long history in... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 24 | Shinkansen The Shinkansen is Japan's bullet train system. Since it debuted 50 years ago as the world's fastest train service, its speed, safety and on-time... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 25 | Lessons for Life Whether it's learning about a traditional custom, or a newly popular sport, people in Japan love to take lessons and develop a skill. It's estimated... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 26 | Robots Japan is a robotics superpower. There are approximately 300,000 industrial robots at work in Japan - that's more than any other country, and a... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 27 | Sports Days Sports days are all-day athletic meets held annually at schools in Japan - pretty much every Japanese person has taken part in one. Students compete... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 28 | Bonsai With just one plant in one pot, you can create your own personal vision of nature. This is bonsai. Although in Japan it's often regarded as a hobby... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 29 | Sushi Sushi is basically vinegared rice topped with something else - usually seafood. Simple ingredients, but proper preparation demands the delicate... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 30 | Geisha A private banquet in the company of geisha is considered the ultimate in elegant hospitality. A common misconception is that geisha are courtesans -... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 31 | Japanophiles - Bartholomeus Greb This time, we present an installment of our special talk-show series Japanophiles, which features lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan.... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 32 | Japanophiles - Ivan Vartanian This time, another installment of our special talk-show series Japanophiles, featuring lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan. Ivan... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 33 | Japanophiles - Alex Bennett This time, another installment of our special talk-show series Japanophiles, which features lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan. New... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 34 | The Seikan Tunnel The Seikan Tunnel, the world's longest undersea tunnel, connects the Japanese islands of Honshu and Hokkaido. Making it took 24 years, and the... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 35 | Snow Country 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... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 36 | Comedy Japanese comedy has always been different from Western comedy, with its own approach to getting laughs. Japan has a stunning diversity of humorous... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 37 | Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway 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... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 38 | A Season of Change 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... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 39 | Waste and Recycling 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... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 40 | Period Dramas 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... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 41 | Weight Loss Industry Japan has the lowest obesity rate in the industrialized world, and yet, from schoolgirls to businessmen, it is a country where almost everyone seems... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 42 | Dams Giant man-made structures dominating steep canyons, dams are a common feature of Japan's mountainous landscape. Dams provide water, prevent floods... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 43 | Izakaya Japan's cherished homegrown pubs, izakaya, offer refreshing drinks, comfort food made with care and a lively, fun atmosphere. Most izakaya fall into... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 44 | Craft Beer 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... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 45 | Fermented Foods 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... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 46 | Umbrellas 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... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 47 | Job Hunting 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... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 48 | Japanophiles - Amir Takahashi This time, we present an installment of our special talk-show series Japanophiles, which features lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan.... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 49 | The English Conversation Business Despite years spent studying the language at school, many Japanese feel inept at English. Perhaps that's why Japan's English conversation business... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 50 | English at School Students in Japan receive years of instruction in English, usually starting in elementary school, but how best to teach the language is a question... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 1 | Family Crests Plants, all kinds of creatures and the beauty of nature are among the inspirations for Japanese family crests. Tens of thousands of different crests... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 2 | Breakfast In Japan, a traditional breakfast consists of steamed rice with miso soup and other side dishes. But these days noodles, pancakes, bread and granola... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 3 | Footwear This edition of Japanology Plus is yet another opportunity to consider two quintessential characteristics of Japanese culture: kaleidoscopic... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 4 | Running Japan is a country of 10 million runners and some 2,000 open-entry running events, the most popular of which attract large crowds and live... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 5 | Emoji Messages and e-mail are full of emoji, a means of communication that was invented in Japan. Emoji debuted in the 1990s as a way to add emotion to... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 6 | Ekiben In Japan, no leisure trip by rail would be complete without an ekiben: a boxed meal sold at the station that is packed with local flavor. Ekiben are... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 7 | Bicycles Japan's first bicycles were made by former gunsmiths around the 1870s. Mid-20th century innovations aimed at women gave rise to the "mama-chari," a... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 8 | Kimono A garment that embodies Japanese tradition, the kimono fascinates people the world over. It took centuries for the kimono to reach the form familiar... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 9 | Kokeshi Dolls The plain, unassuming wooden dolls called kokeshi are believed to have originated about 200 years ago in hot spring resorts in northeast Japan. A... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 10 | Shinise - Long-Established Businesses What are the secrets of Japan's many centuries-old firms? Each time, Peter Barakan meets experts with fascinating cultural insights, while Matt Alt... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 11 | Japanophiles: Rezaul Karim Chowdhury A soba chef from Bangladesh who has put down roots in Japan. In a Japanophiles interview with Peter Barakan, Rezaul Karim Chowdhury talks about his... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 12 | Toilets Toilets in Japan date back 2,000 years. A modern one typically features a heated seat and electronic bidet. Recent trends include new toilets for... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 13 | Bridges Few countries in the world can boast as many bridges as Japan. Due to a mountainous terrain and many rivers, Japan has bridges of all shapes and... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 14 | A Nation of Singers Enjoyed by Japanese of all ages, choral singing is a feature of school events, tour buses, baseball games and various other everyday situations.... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 15 | Restoring Castles What does it take to restore a castle to its former glory? Each time, Peter Barakan meets experts with fascinating cultural insights, while Matt Alt... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 16 | Volcanoes Japan is a volcanic hotspot, with 7 percent of all the world's volcanoes. The archipelago actually contains 110 active volcanoes, and throughout... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 17 | School Club Activities Secondary schools in Japan offer extracurricular pursuits where students join sports teams, or clubs reflecting a wide range of cultural interests.... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 18 | Smells Breath mints, sprays and countless other products that tackle body odors offer evidence of widespread concern about smells. Japan has certified... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 19 | Paper No traditional Japanese home is complete without items that incorporate paper, including doors and sliding screens. Japanese papermaking technology... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 20 | Japanophiles: Paul Lorimer This time, we present an installment of our special Japanophiles series, which features lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan. The... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 21 | Katsuobushi Katsuobushi: hard blocks of smoked skipjack tuna that are shaved to make flakes which add goodness to soup stock. A method of smoking skipjack was... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 22 | Day Care for Kids With more women in Japan entering the workforce, day care for small children is a hot topic. While big cities have too few day-care center,... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 23 | Sweets and Snacks From a rainbow of flavored chocolates to regional treats, Japanese sweets and snacks are tasty, and great to look at. Various kinds of snack foods... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 24 | Hairdressing One survey of foreign visitors to Japan revealed that 40% of women from other parts of Asia want to try a Japanese beauty parlor. This is one... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 25 | Japanophiles: Carine Lafitte We meet a nakai, a waitress at a luxury Japanese restaurant. In a Japanophiles interview with Peter Barakan, Carine Lafitte from France talks about... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 26 | Noh Theater Noh theater is said to be the world's oldest contemporary performing art. After emerging 650 years ago, it survived a time of national turbulence... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 27 | Moving Services Japan's moving services are efficient, effective and fast. Each time, Peter Barakan meets experts with fascinating cultural insights, while Matt Alt... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 28 | Okinawan Karate Karate is practiced by more than 60 million people around the world, and its roots are in Okinawa. Okinawan karate, the most traditional form, is... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 29 | Sleep Japanese spend less time asleep each night than people in many other countries, a situation that may derive from a 24-hour, on-the-go culture, and a... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 30 | Tokyo Rail Network Tokyo's highly efficient rail network is known for safe and punctual operation. Most trains run on schedule, almost to the second. What are the key... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 31 | Denim Jeans are among the world's most popular clothes, and Japanese denim has a great reputation. Harnessing craft traditions, manual dexterity, and the... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 32 | Japanophiles: Randy Channell Soei The "Soei" in Randy Channell Soei is a name this Canadian was given to mark his ascent to mastery of the Way of Tea. He is one of very few... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 33 | Japanophiles: Zoe Vincent Zoe Vincent from the United Kingdom works for an organization that promotes tourism in Fukushima. She travels around the prefecture, seeking out... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 34 | Buddhist Altars A Buddhist altar, or butsudan, is a feature of many homes in Japan. Family members kneel before them seeking guidance from the realm of... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 35 | Driving Schools In Japan, most people aiming to get a driver’s license go to a driving school. On closed courses complete with railway crossings and hills, driving... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 36 | Curry Curry is one of Japan's favorite foods. A thick Japanese-style curry sauce is very different from the kinds typically associated with Indian cuisine.... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 37 | Cafes Coffee first reached Japan in the 17th century, but it wasn't until the 19th century that it started to catch on. Drinking coffee was one of many... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 38 | Japanophiles: Yoram Ofer Yoram Ofer from Israel runs a bar in Kyoto that offers a chance to explore the world of nihonshu, or Japanese sake. He focuses on junmaishu, a form... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 39 | School Lunch The school lunch is a key part of a child's diet in Japan. Meals are nutritionally balanced and designed to nurture health. School lunches also play... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 40 | Capsule Toys Capsule toys, also known as gachapon, are small toys purchased from vending machines. Though the cost of these toys is extremely reasonable, their... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 41 | Buses In Japan, around 60,000 buses run along designated routes to designated stops, and operate on a timetable. For commuting, shopping and getting... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 42 | Traditional Music Modern Japanese music is influenced both instrumentally and stylistically by Western music, but the country has its own indigenous music, the... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 43 | Traditional Music in Modern Life For centuries the art of playing traditional music on Japanese instruments was passed down through apprenticeships., But traditional music ended up... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 44 | Japanophiles: Nsenda Lukumwena Nsenda Lukumwena is an architect from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who has carved out a niche for himself in the highly competitive... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 45 | Urban Renewal Urban renewal is an everyday sight in Japan's big cities. Massive projects involving huge numbers of workers and multiple contractors advance... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 46 | Fireworks Along with the hum of cicadas, the twinkling of wind chimes and the cracking of baseball bats, nothing quite defines Japanese summers like the... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 47 | Anthropomorphism In any Japanese city, you'll see countless signs and posters featuring anthropomorphic characters. This preference seems closely entwined with... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 48 | 2D Characters: Origins and Evolution In countless everyday settings, individuals, companies, administrative bodies and others in Japan use anthropomorphized 2D characters to enhance... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 49 | Children and Sports Swimming, soccer, gymnastics and more: Japanese children these days are increasingly enthusiastic about sports. Sports-focused kindergartens have... |
 | Saison 2 - épisode 50 | Amusement Parks The many amusement parks around Japan feature thrilling rides, animal attractions and seasonal activities like waterparks. Now these leisure... |
 | Saison 3 - épisode 1 | Slippers In Japan, people often wear slippers inside their homes, schools or workplaces. It's a well-known custom, but how did it come about, and how is it... |
 | Saison 3 - épisode 2 | Japanophiles: Ondrej Hybl Kyogen is a traditional form of Japanese theater. It's comedy, performed on a bare stage with imaginative movements and dialogue. When Ondrej Hybl,... |
 | Saison 3 - épisode 3 | Tokyo: Water Tokyo was once known as the "city of water," but many of its rivers and waterways are now hidden from view. This time on Japanology Plus, we look at... |
 | Saison 3 - épisode 4 | Tokyo: Backstreets and Alleys Tokyo is an energetic, bustling metropolis. But take a few steps off the main streets, and it reveals a different side to its character. This time... |
 | Saison 3 - épisode 5 | Mechanical Dolls Karakuri-ningyo, or mechanical dolls, can be regarded as traditional robots. Their technology is not just interesting but actually useful even today.... |
 | Saison 3 - épisode 6 | Swords In Japan, sword fighting is a common feature of period dramas. But Japanese swords, katana, were more than weapons. They were used in rituals, and... |
