Japanese Style Originator
-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
Apr 14, 2008No overview available.
2. Episode 1.2
Apr 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
Apr 28, 2008No overview available.
4. Episode 1.4
May 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
May 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
May 19, 2008No overview available.
7. Episode 1.7
May 26, 2008No overview available.
8. Episode 1.8
Jun 2, 2008
Japanese summers are hot and humid. Explore the foods, drinks and technologies people have developed to stay cool.
9. Episode 1.9
Jun 9, 2008No overview available.
10. Episode 1.10
Jun 16, 2008No overview available.
11. Episode 1.11
Jun 23, 2008No overview available.
12. Episode 1.12
Jun 30, 2008No overview available.
13. Episode 1.13
Jul 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
Jul 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
Jul 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
Jul 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
Aug 4, 2008No overview available.
18. Episode 1.18
Aug 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
Aug 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
Aug 25, 2008No overview available.
21. Episode 1.21
Sep 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
Sep 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
Sep 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
Oct 13, 2008No overview available.
25. Episode 1.25
Oct 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
Nov 3, 2008No overview available.
27. Episode 1.27
Nov 10, 2008
No overview available.
28. Episode 1.28
Nov 17, 2008In 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
Nov 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
Dec 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
Dec 8, 2008No overview available.
32. Episode 1.32
Dec 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
Jan 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
Jan 26, 2009No overview available.
35. Episode 1.35
Feb 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
Feb 9, 2009No overview available.
37. Episode 1.37
Feb 23, 2009No overview available.
38. Episode 1.38
Mar 2, 2009No overview available.
39. Episode 1.39
Mar 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
Mar 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
Apr 20, 2009No overview available.
42. Episode 1.42
Apr 27, 2009No overview available.
43. Episode 1.43
May 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
May 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
May 25, 2009No overview available.
46. Episode 1.46
Jun 1, 2009No overview available.
47. Episode 1.47
Jun 8, 2009No overview available.
48. Episode 1.48
Jun 15, 2009No overview available.
49. Episode 1.49
Jun 22, 2009A 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
Jun 29, 2009A 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
Jul 6, 2009No overview available.
52. Episode 1.52
Jul 13, 2009No overview available.
53. Episode 1.53
Jul 27, 2009No overview available.