Japanese Style Originator - Season 1

First aired: 4/14/2008 53 episodes

53 episodes each of length 54 minutes, broadcast on Mondays between 20:00 and 20:54, from 14/04/2008 to 14/09/2009

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Episodes

1. Episode 1.1

Aired: 4/14/2008

2. Episode 1.2

Aired: 4/21/2008

The sample group learn how to order and eat tempura, a typical Japanese meal. Then, they are guessing what is crafting an artisan.

3. Episode 1.3

Aired: 4/28/2008

4. Episode 1.4

Aired: 5/5/2008

Learn about the typical features of a Japanese garden from Kenroku-en in Kanazawa. Plus, tea utensil names and the do's and don'ts of tea picking.

5. Episode 1.5

Aired: 5/12/2008

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.

6. Episode 1.6

Aired: 5/19/2008

7. Episode 1.7

Aired: 5/26/2008

8. Episode 1.8

Aired: 6/2/2008

Japanese summers are hot and humid. Explore the foods, drinks and technologies people have developed to stay cool.

9. Episode 1.9

Aired: 6/9/2008

10. Episode 1.10

Aired: 6/16/2008

11. Episode 1.11

Aired: 6/23/2008

12. Episode 1.12

Aired: 6/30/2008

13. Episode 1.13

Aired: 7/7/2008

A two-hour special featuring simple yet delicious Japanese ingredients and side dishes that perfectly complement the flavor of rice.

14. Episode 1.14

Aired: 7/14/2008

Torii gates, statues and other things related to temples and shrines all cost money. The panel learns about what goes into their construction.

15. Episode 1.15

Aired: 7/21/2008

Sushi masters teach the panel everything there is to know about the ultimate Japanese food, including how to order and eat it.

16. Episode 1.16

Aired: 7/28/2008

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.

17. Episode 1.17

Aired: 8/4/2008

18. Episode 1.18

Aired: 8/11/2008

Spending the night at a Buddhist temple: Enjoy a sense of Japanese tranquility with beautiful gardens and Buddhist vegan meals.

19. Episode 1.19

Aired: 8/18/2008

This episode showcases the traditional blue-collar areas of Tokyo, highlighting foods, crafts, old-style performing arts and more.

20. Episode 1.20

Aired: 8/25/2008

21. Episode 1.21

Aired: 9/1/2008

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.

22. Episode 1.22

Aired: 9/8/2008

Chii and Azuma take a lesson in Japanese home cooking, and the panelists learn about customs surrounding the New Year's holidays in Japan.

23. Episode 1.23

Aired: 9/29/2008

Professional cooks give tips for making the best miso soup, and common ingredients for miso are ranked from most to least expensive.

24. Episode 1.24

Aired: 10/13/2008

25. Episode 1.25

Aired: 10/27/2008

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.

26. Episode 1.26

Aired: 11/3/2008

27. Episode 1.27

Aired: 11/10/2008

28. Episode 1.28

Aired: 11/17/2008

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.

29. Episode 1.29

Aired: 11/24/2008

After Chii and Azuma compete to see who makes better oyakodon, the panel visits Kanaguya in Nagoya, a traditional inn, and learns about agar.

30. Episode 1.30

Aired: 12/1/2008

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.

31. Episode 1.31

Aired: 12/8/2008

32. Episode 1.32

Aired: 12/29/2008

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.

33. Episode 1.33

Aired: 1/19/2009

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about chopstick use and etiquette but were afraid to ask. Next, explore frequently misused words and phrases.

34. Episode 1.34

Aired: 1/26/2009

35. Episode 1.35

Aired: 2/2/2009

The panel learns about and ranks the tastiest traditional snacks sold at summer festivals. Then, they explore the craft of making prayer beads.

36. Episode 1.36

Aired: 2/9/2009

37. Episode 1.37

Aired: 2/23/2009

38. Episode 1.38

Aired: 3/2/2009

39. Episode 1.39

Aired: 3/16/2009

In this two-hour special episode, a tournament of traditional Japanese confections is held to determine which one is the most popular.

40. Episode 1.40

Aired: 3/30/2009

Machines are indispensable to contemporary Japan, and this special explores many amazing examples, especially ones not seen every day.

41. Episode 1.41

Aired: 4/20/2009

42. Episode 1.42

Aired: 4/27/2009

43. Episode 1.43

Aired: 5/11/2009

Spend a day in Kyoto learning about the unheralded individuals and niche industries that support the ancient capital's temples and traditions.

44. Episode 1.44

Aired: 5/18/2009

The owner of the famous Ginza yakitori restaurant Torishige is retiring after 50 years, and his employees and customers celebrate his life and work.

45. Episode 1.45

Aired: 5/25/2009

46. Episode 1.46

Aired: 6/1/2009

47. Episode 1.47

Aired: 6/8/2009

48. Episode 1.48

Aired: 6/15/2009

49. Episode 1.49

Aired: 6/22/2009

A look at the traditional architecture that defines Japan, including craftsmen who use skills and knowledge from the past to build shrine gates.

50. Episode 1.50

Aired: 6/29/2009

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.

51. Episode 1.51

Aired: 7/6/2009

52. Episode 1.52

Aired: 7/13/2009

53. Episode 1.53

Aired: 7/27/2009