Begin Japanology
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.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 1
Bento
Episode 2
Miyazawa Kenji
Episode 3
Lacquerware
Episode 4
Rakugo
Episode 5
Tsukiji Market
Episode 6
Yoshoku
Episode 7
Kyudo
Episode 8
Tea Ceremony Architecture
Episode 9
Dagashi-ya
Episode 10
Nihon Buyo
Episode 11
Abacus
Episode 12
Ryukyu Kimono
Episode 13
Bamboo
Episode 14
Shirakawa-go
Episode 15
Fireworks
Episode 16
Hanging Scrolls
Episode 17
The Tale of Genji: Part 1
Episode 18
The Tale of Genji: Part 2
Episode 19
Matcha
Episode 20
Tokyo Tower
Episode 21
Dashi
Episode 22
Oribe-yaki (pottery)
Episode 23
The Colorful World of Utagawa Hiroshige
Episode 24
The Seven Gods of Good Fortune
Episode 25
Sushi
Episode 26
Mikoshi (portable shrines)
Episode 27
Yuzen Kimono
Episode 28
Buddhist Statues
Episode 29
Hot Springs
Episode 30
Fish
Episode 31
Tatami (straw mats)
Episode 32
Castles
Episode 33
Miso