Begin Japanology
S1 · E1IMDB:
8.0
Released
4/14/2008
Duration
0h 28m
Genre
Documentary
Country
Japan
Cast
Peter Barakan, Stuart Varnam-Atkin
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.
Begin Japanology
Season 1 · Episode 1IMDB:
8.0Released
4/14/2008
Genre
Documentary
Cast
Peter Barakan, Stuart Varnam-Atkin
Duration
0h 28m
Country
Japan
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
EP 1AvailableBento
About the origins and evolution of the Japanese "boxed lunchset".
Bento
About the origins and evolution of the Japanese "boxed lunchset".
EP 2AvailableMiyazawa Kenji
No description available.
Miyazawa Kenji
No description available.
EP 3AvailableLacquerware
No description available.
Lacquerware
No description available.
EP 4AvailableRakugo
No description available.
Rakugo
No description available.
EP 5AvailableTsukiji Market
A short look on the history, present and future of the famous fishmarket in Tsukiji, Tokyo.
Tsukiji Market
A short look on the history, present and future of the famous fishmarket in Tsukiji, Tokyo.
EP 6AvailableYoshoku
Explaining the integration of Western meals into the Japanese diet.
Yoshoku
Explaining the integration of Western meals into the Japanese diet.
EP 7AvailableKyudo
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.
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.
EP 8AvailableTea Ceremony Architecture
No description available.
Tea Ceremony Architecture
No description available.
EP 9AvailableDagashi-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
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
EP 10AvailableNihon Buyo
No description available.
Nihon Buyo
No description available.
EP 11AvailableAbacus
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.
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.
EP 12AvailableRyukyu Kimono
No description available.
Ryukyu Kimono
No description available.
EP 13AvailableBamboo
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.
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.
EP 14AvailableShirakawa-go
No description available.
Shirakawa-go
No description available.
EP 15AvailableFireworks
During the Japanese summer, fireworks are a daily phenomenon, as such, this episode shows it's origin, production and techniques.
Fireworks
During the Japanese summer, fireworks are a daily phenomenon, as such, this episode shows it's origin, production and techniques.
EP 16AvailableHanging 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.
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.
EP 17AvailableThe 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.
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.
EP 18AvailableThe 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.
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.
EP 19AvailableMatcha
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.
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.
EP 20AvailableTokyo 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.
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.
EP 21AvailableDashi
No description available.
Dashi
No description available.
EP 22AvailableOribe-yaki (pottery)
No description available.
Oribe-yaki (pottery)
No description available.
EP 23AvailableThe Colorful World of Utagawa Hiroshige
No description available.
The Colorful World of Utagawa Hiroshige
No description available.
EP 24AvailableThe Seven Gods of Good Fortune
No description available.
The Seven Gods of Good Fortune
No description available.
EP 25AvailableSushi
This episodes investigates the staple Japanese food, "Sushi" via it's origins and ingredients.
Sushi
This episodes investigates the staple Japanese food, "Sushi" via it's origins and ingredients.
EP 26AvailableMikoshi (portable shrines)
No description available.
Mikoshi (portable shrines)
No description available.
EP 27AvailableYuzen Kimono
No description available.
Yuzen Kimono
No description available.
EP 28AvailableBuddhist Statues
No description available.
Buddhist Statues
No description available.
EP 29AvailableHot Springs
No description available.
Hot Springs
No description available.
EP 30AvailableFish
No description available.
Fish
No description available.
EP 31AvailableTatami (straw mats)
No description available.
Tatami (straw mats)
No description available.
EP 32AvailableCastles
During Japan's civil war era, many castles were erected as strongholds and displays of power by the local warlords.
Castles
During Japan's civil war era, many castles were erected as strongholds and displays of power by the local warlords.
EP 33AvailableMiso
No description available.
Miso
No description available.
Cast
Self - Host
Peter Barakan
Self - Narrator (voice)
