List of episodes of the series «Japanese Style Originator»

Episode 1.1

• Episode number: 1
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.2

• Episode number: 2
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  The sample group learn how to order and eat tempura, a typical Japanese meal. Then, they are guessing what is crafting an artisan.

Episode 1.3

• Episode number: 3
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.4

• Episode number: 4
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  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.

Episode 1.5

• Episode number: 5
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  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.

Episode 1.6

• Episode number: 6
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.7

• Episode number: 7
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.8

• Episode number: 8
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  Japanese summers are hot and humid. Explore the foods, drinks and technologies people have developed to stay cool.

Episode 1.9

• Episode number: 9
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.10

• Episode number: 10
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.11

• Episode number: 11
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.12

• Episode number: 12
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.13

• Episode number: 13
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  A two-hour special featuring simple yet delicious Japanese ingredients and side dishes that perfectly complement the flavor of rice.

Episode 1.14

• Episode number: 14
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  Torii gates, statues and other things related to temples and shrines all cost money. The panel learns about what goes into their construction.

Episode 1.15

• Episode number: 15
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  Sushi masters teach the panel everything there is to know about the ultimate Japanese food, including how to order and eat it.

Episode 1.16

• Episode number: 16
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  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.

Episode 1.17

• Episode number: 17
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.18

• Episode number: 18
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  Spending the night at a Buddhist temple: Enjoy a sense of Japanese tranquility with beautiful gardens and Buddhist vegan meals.

Episode 1.19

• Episode number: 19
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  This episode showcases the traditional blue-collar areas of Tokyo, highlighting foods, crafts, old-style performing arts and more.

Episode 1.20

• Episode number: 20
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.21

• Episode number: 21
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  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.

Episode 1.22

• Episode number: 22
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  Chii and Azuma take a lesson in Japanese home cooking, and the panelists learn about customs surrounding the New Year's holidays in Japan.

Episode 1.23

• Episode number: 23
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  Professional cooks give tips for making the best miso soup, and common ingredients for miso are ranked from most to least expensive.

Episode 1.24

• Episode number: 24
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.25

• Episode number: 25
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  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.

Episode 1.26

• Episode number: 26
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.27

• Episode number: 27
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.28

• Episode number: 28
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  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.

Episode 1.29

• Episode number: 29
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  After Chii and Azuma compete to see who makes better oyakodon, the panel visits Kanaguya in Nagoya, a traditional inn, and learns about agar.

Episode 1.30

• Episode number: 30
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  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.

Episode 1.31

• Episode number: 31
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.32

• Episode number: 32
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  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.

Episode 1.33

• Episode number: 33
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  Learn everything you ever wanted to know about chopstick use and etiquette but were afraid to ask. Next, explore frequently misused words and phrases.

Episode 1.34

• Episode number: 34
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.35

• Episode number: 35
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  The panel learns about and ranks the tastiest traditional snacks sold at summer festivals. Then, they explore the craft of making prayer beads.

Episode 1.36

• Episode number: 36
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.37

• Episode number: 37
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.38

• Episode number: 38
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.39

• Episode number: 39
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  In this two-hour special episode, a tournament of traditional Japanese confections is held to determine which one is the most popular.

Episode 1.40

• Episode number: 40
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  Machines are indispensable to contemporary Japan, and this special explores many amazing examples, especially ones not seen every day.

Episode 1.41

• Episode number: 41
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.42

• Episode number: 42
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.43

• Episode number: 43
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  Spend a day in Kyoto learning about the unheralded individuals and niche industries that support the ancient capital's temples and traditions.

Episode 1.44

• Episode number: 44
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  The owner of the famous Ginza yakitori restaurant Torishige is retiring after 50 years, and his employees and customers celebrate his life and work.

Episode 1.45

• Episode number: 45
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.46

• Episode number: 46
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.47

• Episode number: 47
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.48

• Episode number: 48
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.49

• Episode number: 49
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  A look at the traditional architecture that defines Japan, including craftsmen who use skills and knowledge from the past to build shrine gates.

Episode 1.50

• Episode number: 50
• Episode duration: 54 min.
• Episode description:
  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.

Episode 1.51

• Episode number: 51
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.52

• Episode number: 52
• Episode duration: 54 min.

Episode 1.53

• Episode number: 53
• Episode duration: 54 min.