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Season 1
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S01E01 Episode 1
- April 14, 2008
- TV Tokyo
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S01E02 Episode 2
- April 21, 2008
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First, the panel is given a lesson on proper tempura restaurant etiquette. They then try to guess what a traditional craftsman is making.
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S01E03 Episode 3
- April 28, 2008
- TV Tokyo
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S01E04 Episode 4
- May 5, 2008
- TV Tokyo
Learn about the typical features of a Japanese garden from Kenroku-en in Kanazawa. Plus, tea utensil names and the do's & don'ts of tea picking.
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S01E05 Episode 5
- May 12, 2008
- TV Tokyo
A segment covering fun facts about tofu, including why it's counted in such a unique way, is followed by a lesson in the proper way to wear a yukata.
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S01E06 Episode 6
- May 19, 2008
- TV Tokyo
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S01E07 Episode 7
- May 26, 2008
- TV Tokyo
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S01E08 Episode 8
- June 2, 2008
- TV Tokyo
Japanese summers are hot and humid. This episode explores the foods, drinks and technologies people have developed to stay cool.
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S01E09 Episode 9
- June 9, 2008
- TV Tokyo
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S01E10 Episode 10
- June 16, 2008
- TV Tokyo
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S01E11 Episode 11
- June 23, 2008
- TV Tokyo
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S01E12 Episode 12
- June 30, 2008
- TV Tokyo
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S01E13 Episode 13
- July 7, 2008
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A two-hour special featuring simple yet delicious Japanese ingredients and side dishes that perfectly complement the flavor of rice.
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S01E14 Episode 14
- July 14, 2008
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Torii gates, statues and other things related to temples and shrines all cost money. The panel learns about what goes into their construction.
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S01E15 Episode 15
- July 21, 2008
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Sushi masters teach the panel everything there is to know about the ultimate Japanese food, including how to order and eat it.
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S01E16 Episode 16
- July 28, 2008
- TV Tokyo
As the seasons change, it's time to explore popular autumn foods and the best ways to prepare then. The panel then learns about portable stoves.
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S01E17 Episode 17
- August 4, 2008
- TV Tokyo
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S01E18 Episode 18
- August 11, 2008
- TV Tokyo
Spending the night at a Buddhist temple: Enjoy a sense of Japanese tranquility with beautiful gardens and Buddhist vegan meals.
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S01E19 Episode 19
- August 18, 2008
- TV Tokyo
This episode showcases the traditional blue-collar areas of Tokyo, highlighting foods, crafts, old-style performing arts and more.
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S01E20 Episode 20
- August 25, 2008
- TV Tokyo
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S01E21 Episode 21
- September 1, 2008
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After a look behind the scenes at the ten-don restaurant Tenkuni in Ginza, the panel meets artisans who specialize in repairing lacquer and more.
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S01E22 Episode 22
- September 8, 2008
- TV Tokyo
Chii and Azuma take a lesson in Japanese home cooking, and the panelists learn about customs surrounding the New Year's holidays in Japan.
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S01E23 Episode 23
- September 15, 2008
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Professional cooks give tips for making the best miso soup, and common ingredients for miso are ranked from most to least expensive.
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S01E24 Episode 24
- September 22, 2008
- TV Tokyo
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S01E25 Episode 25
- September 29, 2008
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Chii and 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.
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S01E26 Episode 26
- October 6, 2008
- TV Tokyo
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S01E27 Episode 27
- October 13, 2008
- TV Tokyo
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S01E28 Episode 28
- October 20, 2008
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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.
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S01E29 Episode 29
- October 27, 2008
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After Chii and Azuma compete to see who makes better oyakodon, the panel visits Kanaguya in Nagoya, a traditional inn, and learns about agar.
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S01E30 Episode 30
- November 3, 2008
- TV Tokyo
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.
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S01E31 Episode 31
- November 10, 2008
- TV Tokyo
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S01E32 Episode 32
- November 17, 2008
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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.
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S01E33 Episode 33
- November 24, 2008
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Learn everything you ever wanted to know about chopstick use and etiquette but were afraid to ask. Next, explore frequently misused words and phrases.
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S01E34 Episode 34
- December 1, 2008
- TV Tokyo
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S01E35 Episode 35
- December 8, 2008
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The panel learns about and ranks the tastiest traditional snacks sold at summer festivals. Then, they explore the craft of making prayer beads.
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S01E36 Episode 36
- December 15, 2008
- TV Tokyo
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S01E37 Episode 37
- December 22, 2008
- TV Tokyo
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S01E38 Episode 38
- December 29, 2008
- TV Tokyo
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S01E39 Episode 39
- January 5, 2009
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In this two-hour special episode , a tournament of traditional Japanese confections is held to determine which one is the most popular.
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S01E40 Episode 40
- January 12, 2009
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Machines are indispensable to contemporary Japan, and this special explores many amazing examples especially ones not seen every day.
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S01E41 Episode 41
- January 19, 2009
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S01E42 Episode 42
- January 26, 2009
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S01E43 Episode 43
- February 2, 2009
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Spend a day in Kyoto learning about the unheralded individuals and niche industries that support the ancient capital's temples and traditions.
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S01E44 Episode 44
- February 9, 2009
- TV Tokyo
The owner of the famous Ginza yakitori restaurant Torishige is retiring after 50 years, and his employees and customers celebrate his life and work.
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S01E45 Episode 45
- February 16, 2009
- TV Tokyo
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S01E46 Episode 46
- February 23, 2009
- TV Tokyo
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S01E47 Episode 47
- March 2, 2009
- TV Tokyo
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S01E48 Episode 48
- March 9, 2009
- TV Tokyo
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S01E49 Episode 49
- March 16, 2009
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A look at the traditional architecture that defines Japan, including craftsmen who use skills and knowledge from the past to build shrine gates.
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S01E50 Episode 50
- March 23, 2009
- TV Tokyo
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.
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S01E51 Episode 51
- March 30, 2009
- TV Tokyo
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S01E52 Episode 52
- April 6, 2009
- TV Tokyo
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S01E53 Episode 53
- April 13, 2009
- TV Tokyo
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S01E54 Episode 54
- April 20, 2009
- TV Tokyo
A two-hour special featuring a distinctive take on foods eaten in spring, including their histories, their origins and how to prepare them.
