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56 Episodes 2008 - 2020
Episode 1
54 mins
Episode 2
35 mins
First, the panel is given a lesson on proper Tempura restaurant etiquette. They then try to guess what a traditional craftsman is making.
Episode 3
54 mins
Episode 4
83 mins
Learn about the typical features of Japanese garden from Kenroku-en in Kanazawa. Plus, tea utensils names and the do's and don'ts of tea picking.
Episode 5
38 mins
A segment covering fun facts about tofu, including why it's counted in such an unique way, is followed by a lesson in the proper way to wear a yukata.
Episode 6
54 mins
Episode 7
54 mins
Episode 8
83 mins
Here we explore 30 foods, drinks and items the Japanese people have developed to stay cool in the hot and humid Japanese summers.
Episode 9
54 mins
Episode 10
54 mins
Episode 11
54 mins
Episode 12
54 mins
Episode 13
89 mins
A special featuring 50 simple yet delicious Japanese ingredients and side dishes that perfectly complement the flavour of rice.
Episode 14
88 mins
Torii gates, statutes and other things related to temples and shrines all cost money. The panel learns about what goes into their construction.
Episode 15
44 mins
Sushi masters teach the panel everything there is to know about the ultimate Japanese food, including how to order and eat it.
Episode 16
44 mins
As the season change, it's time to explore popular autumn foods and the best ways to prepare them. The panel then learn about portable stoves.
Episode 17
54 mins
Episode 18
44 mins
Spending the night at a Buddhist temple: Enjoy a sense of Japanese tranquility with beautiful gardens and Buddhist vegan meals.
Episode 19
88 mins
Showcases the traditional blue-collar areas of Tokyo, highlighting foods, crafts, old-style performing arts and more.
Episode 20
54 mins
Episode 21
44 mins
After a look behind the scenes at the ten-don restaurant Tenkuni in Ginza, the panel meets artisans who specialize in lacquer and more.
Episode 22
161 mins
Mr. Chii and Mr. Azuma take a lesson in Japanese home cooking and the panelists learn about customs surrounding the New Year's holidays in Japan.
Episode 23
44 mins
Professional cooks give tips for making the best miso soup and common ingredients for miso are ranked from most to least expensive.
Episode 24
54 mins
Episode 25
44 mins
Mr. Chii and Mr. Azuma leave the studio to ask people about the best side dishes for rice, while the panel visits a soba restaurant founded in the Edo period.
Episode 26
54 mins
Episode 27
54 mins
Episode 28
81 mins
In a tough economy, some people aspire to tough traditional occupations. We meet a 30-year-old apprentice gardener and a newly hired shrine maiden.
Episode 29
42 mins
After Mr. Chii and Mr. Azuma compete to see who makes better oyakodon, the panel visits Kanaguya in Nagoya, a traditional, Inn and learns about agar.
Episode 30
86 mins
Meet the workers at Tokyo's famed Tsukiji fish market, who give a tour not found in any guidebook. Then, meet Japan's Living National Treasures.
Episode 31
54 mins
Episode 32
87 mins
A day with strong women of Japan, including a nun, the head of a sumo stable, a rakugo comedian and a portable shrine carrier in a festival.
Episode 33
44 mins
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about chopstick use and etiquette but we're afraid to ask. Next, explore frequently misused Japanese words and phrases
Episode 34
54 mins
Episode 35
44 mins
The panel learns about and ranks the tastiest traditional snacks sold at summer festivals. Then, they explore the craft of making prayer beads.
Episode 36
54 mins
Episode 37
54 mins
Episode 38
54 mins
Episode 39
88 mins
A tournament of traditional Japanese confections is held to determine which one is the most popular.
Episode 40
90 mins
Machines are indispensable to contemporary Japan, here we explore many amazing examples, especially ones not seen every day.
Episode 41
54 mins
Episode 42
54 mins
Episode 43
43 mins
Spend a day in Kyoto learning about the unheralded individuals and niche industries that support the ancient capital's temples and traditions.
Episode 44
44 mins
The owner of the famous Ginza yakitori restaurant Torishige is retiring after 50 years. His employees and customers celebrates his life and work.
Episode 45
54 mins
Episode 46
54 mins
Episode 47
54 mins
Episode 48
54 mins
Episode 49
44 mins
A look at the traditional architecture that defines Japan, including craftsmen who use skills and knowledge from the past to build shrine gates.
Episode 50
44 mins
A day in the well-preserved city of Kanazawa, with a look at the artisans whose work behind the scenes in traditional crafts keeps the past alive.
Episode 51
54 mins
Episode 52
54 mins
Episode 53
54 mins
Episode 54
88 mins
A distinctive take on foods eaten in the spring, including their histories, their origins and how to prepare them.
Episode 55
54 mins
Episode 300
54 mins