Aired: 4/14/2008
About the origins and evolution of the Japanese "boxed lunchset".
Aired: 4/21/2008
Aired: 4/28/2008
Aired: 5/5/2008
Aired: 5/12/2008
A short look on the history, present and future of the famous fishmarket in Tsukiji, Tokyo.
Aired: 5/19/2008
Explaining the integration of Western meals into the Japanese diet.
Aired: 5/26/2008
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.
Aired: 6/2/2008
Aired: 6/9/2008
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
Aired: 6/16/2008
Aired: 6/23/2008
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.
Aired: 6/30/2008
Aired: 7/14/2008
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.
Aired: 7/21/2008
Aired: 7/28/2008
During the Japanese summer, fireworks are a daily phenomenon, as such, this episode shows it's origin, production and techniques.
Aired: 8/17/2008
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.
Aired: 8/24/2008
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.
Aired: 8/31/2008
Part two continues with a look on the Heian period and the effect the epic had on Japanese cultural history.
Aired: 9/7/2008
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.
Aired: 9/14/2008
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.
Aired: 9/21/2008
Aired: 9/28/2008
Aired: 10/5/2008
Aired: 10/12/2008
Aired: 10/19/2008
This episodes investigates the staple Japanese food, "Sushi" via it's origins and ingredients.
Aired: 10/26/2008
Aired: 11/2/2008
Aired: 11/9/2008
Aired: 11/16/2008
Aired: 11/23/2008
Aired: 12/1/2008
Aired: 12/8/2008
During Japan's civil war era, many castles were erected as strongholds and displays of power by the local warlords.
Aired: 12/15/2008