Air Date : 14th-Apr-2008

Air Date : 14th-Apr-2008  Read More

The sample group learn how to order and eat tempura, a typical Japanese meal. Then, they are guessing what is crafting an artisan. Air Date : 21st-Apr-2008  Read More

Air Date : 28th-Apr-2008  Read More

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. Air Date : 5th-May-2008  Read More

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. Air Date : 12th-May-2008  Read More

Air Date : 19th-May-2008  Read More

Air Date : 26th-May-2008  Read More

Japanese summers are hot and humid. Explore the foods, drinks and technologies people have developed to stay cool. Air Date : 2nd-Jun-2008  Read More

Air Date : 9th-Jun-2008  Read More

Air Date : 16th-Jun-2008  Read More

Air Date : 23rd-Jun-2008  Read More

Air Date : 30th-Jun-2008  Read More

A two-hour special featuring simple yet delicious Japanese ingredients and side dishes that perfectly complement the flavor of rice. Air Date : 7th-Jul-2008  Read More

Torii gates, statues and other things related to temples and shrines all cost money. The panel learns about what goes into their construction. Air Date : 14th-Jul-2008  Read More

Sushi masters teach the panel everything there is to know about the ultimate Japanese food, including how to order and eat it. Air Date : 21st-Jul-2008  Read More

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. Air Date : 28th-Jul-2008  Read More

Air Date : 4th-Aug-2008  Read More

Spending the night at a Buddhist temple: Enjoy a sense of Japanese tranquility with beautiful gardens and Buddhist vegan meals. Air Date : 11th-Aug-2008  Read More

This episode showcases the traditional blue-collar areas of Tokyo, highlighting foods, crafts, old-style performing arts and more. Air Date : 18th-Aug-2008  Read More

Air Date : 25th-Aug-2008  Read More

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. Air Date : 1st-Sep-2008  Read More

Chii and Azuma take a lesson in Japanese home cooking, and the panelists learn about customs surrounding the New Year's holidays in Japan. Air Date : 8th-Sep-2008  Read More

Professional cooks give tips for making the best miso soup, and common ingredients for miso are ranked from most to least expensive. Air Date : 29th-Sep-2008  Read More

Air Date : 13th-Oct-2008  Read More

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. Air Date : 27th-Oct-2008  Read More

Air Date : 3rd-Nov-2008  Read More

Air Date : 10th-Nov-2008  Read More

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. Air Date : 17th-Nov-2008  Read More

After Chii and Azuma compete to see who makes better oyakodon, the panel visits Kanaguya in Nagoya, a traditional inn, and learns about agar. Air Date : 24th-Nov-2008  Read More

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. Air Date : 1st-Dec-2008  Read More

Air Date : 8th-Dec-2008  Read More