Begin Japanology(2008)

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7 Seasons

Documentary

Overview

BEGIN Japanology invites you into the world of Japanese culture, both traditional and modern, explaining how traditions evolved and the part they still play today in people's everyday lives.

Episodes

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Ep 1

Bento

About the origins and evolution of the Japanese "boxed lunchset".

14/04/200828 min

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Ep 2

Miyazawa Kenji

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21/04/200828 min

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Ep 3

Lacquerware

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28/04/200828 min

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Ep 4

Rakugo

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05/05/200828 min

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Ep 5

Tsukiji Market

A short look on the history, present and future of the famous fishmarket in Tsukiji, Tokyo.

12/05/200828 min

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Ep 6

Yoshoku

Explaining the integration of Western meals into the Japanese diet.

19/05/200828 min

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Ep 7

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.

26/05/200828 min

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Ep 8

Tea Ceremony Architecture

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02/06/200828 min

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Ep 9

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

09/06/200828 min

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Ep 10

Nihon Buyo

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16/06/200828 min

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Ep 11

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 use it with great succes.

23/06/200828 min

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Ep 12

Ryukyu Kimono

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30/06/200828 min

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Ep 13

Bamboo

Bamboo, a native Japanese plant of the tree family, has many uses. This episode explores a few, such as tools, decoration and even as food.

14/07/200828 min

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Ep 14

Shirakawa-go

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21/07/200828 min

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Ep 15

Fireworks

During the Japanese summer, fireworks are a daily phenomenon, as such, this episode shows it's origin, production and techniques.

28/07/200828 min

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Ep 16

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 placement in a room to the padding of the scroll itself, everything must considered.

17/08/200828 min

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Ep 17

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", written in the Heian period. This part details the author, characters and plot.

24/08/200828 min

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Ep 18

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.

31/08/200828 min

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Ep 19

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 nowadays it's also being used in more than just tea.

07/09/200828 min

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Ep 20