Season 1
Overview
53 episodes each of length 54 minutes, broadcast on Mondays between 20:00 and 20:54, from 14/04/2008 to 14/09/2009
Episodes
1. Episode 1.1
2008-04-14
No overview available.
2. Episode 1.2
2008-04-21
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
2008-04-28
No overview available.
4. Episode 1.4
2008-05-05
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
2008-05-12
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
2008-05-19
No overview available.
7. Episode 1.7
2008-05-26
No overview available.
8. Episode 1.8
2008-06-02
Japanese summers are hot and humid. Explore the foods, drinks and technologies people have developed to stay cool.
9. Episode 1.9
2008-06-09
No overview available.
10. Episode 1.10
2008-06-16
No overview available.
11. Episode 1.11
2008-06-23
No overview available.
12. Episode 1.12
2008-06-30
No overview available.
13. Episode 1.13
2008-07-07
A two-hour special featuring simple yet delicious Japanese ingredients and side dishes that perfectly complement the flavor of rice.
14. Episode 1.14
2008-07-14
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
2008-07-21
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
2008-07-28
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
2008-08-04
No overview available.
18. Episode 1.18
2008-08-11
Spending the night at a Buddhist temple: Enjoy a sense of Japanese tranquility with beautiful gardens and Buddhist vegan meals.
19. Episode 1.19
2008-08-18
This episode showcases the traditional blue-collar areas of Tokyo, highlighting foods, crafts, old-style performing arts and more.
20. Episode 1.20
2008-08-25
No overview available.
21. Episode 1.21
2008-09-01
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
2008-09-08
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
2008-09-29
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
2008-10-13
No overview available.
25. Episode 1.25
2008-10-27
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
2008-11-03
No overview available.
27. Episode 1.27
2008-11-10
No overview available.
28. Episode 1.28
2008-11-17
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
2008-11-24
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
2008-12-01
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
2008-12-08
No overview available.
32. Episode 1.32
2008-12-29
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
2009-01-19
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
2009-01-26
No overview available.
35. Episode 1.35
2009-02-02
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
2009-02-09
No overview available.
37. Episode 1.37
2009-02-23
No overview available.
38. Episode 1.38
2009-03-02
No overview available.
39. Episode 1.39
2009-03-16
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
2009-03-30
Machines are indispensable to contemporary Japan, and this special explores many amazing examples, especially ones not seen every day.
41. Episode 1.41
2009-04-20
No overview available.
42. Episode 1.42
2009-04-27
No overview available.
43. Episode 1.43
2009-05-11
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
2009-05-18
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
2009-05-25
No overview available.
46. Episode 1.46
2009-06-01
No overview available.
47. Episode 1.47
2009-06-08
No overview available.
48. Episode 1.48
2009-06-15
No overview available.
49. Episode 1.49
2009-06-22
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
2009-06-29
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
2009-07-06
No overview available.
52. Episode 1.52
2009-07-13
No overview available.
53. Episode 1.53
2009-07-27
No overview available.