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Japanese Style Originator

Season 1 2008 - 2009

  • 2008-04-14T11:00:00Z on TV Tokyo
  • 55m
  • 2d 1h 30m (54 episodes)
  • Japan
  • Japanese
  • Talk Show, Documentary
Find out everything there is to know about Japanese tradition, from food to culture, to objects and arts, and the people who are continuing it today.

54 episodes

Series Premiere

2008-04-14T11:00:00Z

1x01 Episode 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode 1

  • 2008-04-14T11:00:00Z55m

2008-04-21T11:00:00Z

1x02 Episode 2

1x02 Episode 2

  • 2008-04-21T11:00:00Z55m

First, the panel is given a lesson on proper tempura restaurant etiquette. They then try to guess what a traditional craftsman is making.

2008-04-28T11:00:00Z

1x03 Episode 3

1x03 Episode 3

  • 2008-04-28T11:00:00Z55m

2008-05-05T11:00:00Z

1x04 Episode 4

1x04 Episode 4

  • 2008-05-05T11:00:00Z55m

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.

2008-05-12T11:00:00Z

1x05 Episode 5

1x05 Episode 5

  • 2008-05-12T11:00:00Z55m

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.

2008-05-19T11:00:00Z

1x06 Episode 6

1x06 Episode 6

  • 2008-05-19T11:00:00Z55m

2008-05-26T11:00:00Z

1x07 Episode 7

1x07 Episode 7

  • 2008-05-26T11:00:00Z55m

2008-06-02T11:00:00Z

1x08 Episode 8

1x08 Episode 8

  • 2008-06-02T11:00:00Z55m

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

2008-06-09T11:00:00Z

1x09 Episode 9

1x09 Episode 9

  • 2008-06-09T11:00:00Z55m

2008-06-16T11:00:00Z

1x10 Episode 10

1x10 Episode 10

  • 2008-06-16T11:00:00Z55m

2008-06-23T11:00:00Z

1x11 Episode 11

1x11 Episode 11

  • 2008-06-23T11:00:00Z55m

2008-06-30T11:00:00Z

1x12 Episode 12

1x12 Episode 12

  • 2008-06-30T11:00:00Z55m

2008-07-07T11:00:00Z

1x13 Episode 13

1x13 Episode 13

  • 2008-07-07T11:00:00Z55m

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

2008-07-14T11:00:00Z

1x14 Episode 14

1x14 Episode 14

  • 2008-07-14T11:00:00Z55m

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

2008-07-21T11:00:00Z

1x15 Episode 15

1x15 Episode 15

  • 2008-07-21T11:00:00Z55m

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

2008-07-28T11:00:00Z

1x16 Episode 16

1x16 Episode 16

  • 2008-07-28T11:00:00Z55m

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.

2008-08-04T11:00:00Z

1x17 Episode 17

1x17 Episode 17

  • 2008-08-04T11:00:00Z55m

2008-08-11T11:00:00Z

1x18 Episode 18

1x18 Episode 18

  • 2008-08-11T11:00:00Z55m

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

2008-08-18T11:00:00Z

1x19 Episode 19

1x19 Episode 19

  • 2008-08-18T11:00:00Z55m

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

2008-08-25T11:00:00Z

1x20 Episode 20

1x20 Episode 20

  • 2008-08-25T11:00:00Z55m

2008-09-01T11:00:00Z

1x21 Episode 21

1x21 Episode 21

  • 2008-09-01T11:00:00Z55m

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.

2008-09-08T11:00:00Z

1x22 Episode 22

1x22 Episode 22

  • 2008-09-08T11:00:00Z55m

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

2008-09-15T11:00:00Z

1x23 Episode 23

1x23 Episode 23

  • 2008-09-15T11:00:00Z55m

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

2008-09-22T11:00:00Z

1x24 Episode 24

1x24 Episode 24

  • 2008-09-22T11:00:00Z55m

2008-09-29T11:00:00Z

1x25 Episode 25

1x25 Episode 25

  • 2008-09-29T11:00:00Z55m

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.

2008-10-06T11:00:00Z

1x26 Episode 26

1x26 Episode 26

  • 2008-10-06T11:00:00Z55m

2008-10-13T11:00:00Z

1x27 Episode 27

1x27 Episode 27

  • 2008-10-13T11:00:00Z55m

2008-10-20T11:00:00Z

1x28 Episode 28

1x28 Episode 28

  • 2008-10-20T11:00:00Z55m

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.

2008-10-27T11:00:00Z

1x29 Episode 29

1x29 Episode 29

  • 2008-10-27T11:00:00Z55m

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

2008-11-03T11:00:00Z

1x30 Episode 30

1x30 Episode 30

  • 2008-11-03T11:00:00Z55m

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.

2008-11-10T11:00:00Z

1x31 Episode 31

1x31 Episode 31

  • 2008-11-10T11:00:00Z55m

2008-11-17T11:00:00Z

1x32 Episode 32

1x32 Episode 32

  • 2008-11-17T11:00:00Z55m

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.

2008-11-24T11:00:00Z

1x33 Episode 33

1x33 Episode 33

  • 2008-11-24T11:00:00Z55m

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

2008-12-01T11:00:00Z

1x34 Episode 34

1x34 Episode 34

  • 2008-12-01T11:00:00Z55m

2008-12-08T11:00:00Z

1x35 Episode 35

1x35 Episode 35

  • 2008-12-08T11:00:00Z55m

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

2008-12-15T11:00:00Z

1x36 Episode 36

1x36 Episode 36

  • 2008-12-15T11:00:00Z55m

2008-12-22T11:00:00Z

1x37 Episode 37

1x37 Episode 37

  • 2008-12-22T11:00:00Z55m

2008-12-29T11:00:00Z

1x38 Episode 38

1x38 Episode 38

  • 2008-12-29T11:00:00Z55m

2009-01-05T11:00:00Z

1x39 Episode 39

1x39 Episode 39

  • 2009-01-05T11:00:00Z55m

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

2009-01-12T11:00:00Z

1x40 Episode 40

1x40 Episode 40

  • 2009-01-12T11:00:00Z55m

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

2009-01-19T11:00:00Z

1x41 Episode 41

1x41 Episode 41

  • 2009-01-19T11:00:00Z55m

2009-01-26T11:00:00Z

1x42 Episode 42

1x42 Episode 42

  • 2009-01-26T11:00:00Z55m

2009-02-02T11:00:00Z

1x43 Episode 43

1x43 Episode 43

  • 2009-02-02T11:00:00Z55m

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

2009-02-09T11:00:00Z

1x44 Episode 44

1x44 Episode 44

  • 2009-02-09T11:00:00Z55m

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

2009-02-16T11:00:00Z

1x45 Episode 45

1x45 Episode 45

  • 2009-02-16T11:00:00Z55m

2009-02-23T11:00:00Z

1x46 Episode 46

1x46 Episode 46

  • 2009-02-23T11:00:00Z55m

2009-03-02T11:00:00Z

1x47 Episode 47

1x47 Episode 47

  • 2009-03-02T11:00:00Z55m

2009-03-09T11:00:00Z

1x48 Episode 48

1x48 Episode 48

  • 2009-03-09T11:00:00Z55m

2009-03-16T11:00:00Z

1x49 Episode 49

1x49 Episode 49

  • 2009-03-16T11:00:00Z55m

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

2009-03-23T11:00:00Z

1x50 Episode 50

1x50 Episode 50

  • 2009-03-23T11:00:00Z55m

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.

2009-03-30T11:00:00Z

1x51 Episode 51

1x51 Episode 51

  • 2009-03-30T11:00:00Z55m

2009-04-06T11:00:00Z

1x52 Episode 52

1x52 Episode 52

  • 2009-04-06T11:00:00Z55m

2009-04-13T11:00:00Z

1x53 Episode 53

1x53 Episode 53

  • 2009-04-13T11:00:00Z55m

2009-04-20T11:00:00Z

1x54 Episode 54

1x54 Episode 54

  • 2009-04-20T11:00:00Z55m

A two-hour special featuring a distinctive take on foods eaten in spring, including their histories, their origins and how to prepare them.

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