Japanese Style Originator
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 Episode 1.2
The sample group learn how to order and eat tempura, a typical Japanese meal. Then, they are guessing what is crafting an artisan.
S01E03 Episode 1.3
S01E04 Episode 1.4
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.
S01E05 Episode 1.5
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.
S01E06 Episode 1.6
S01E07 Episode 1.7
S01E08 Episode 1.8
Japanese summers are hot and humid. Explore the foods, drinks and technologies people have developed to stay cool.
S01E09 Episode 1.9
S01E10 Episode 1.10
S01E11 Episode 1.11
S01E12 Episode 1.12
S01E13 Episode 1.13
A two-hour special featuring simple yet delicious Japanese ingredients and side dishes that perfectly complement the flavor of rice.
S01E14 Episode 1.14
Torii gates, statues and other things related to temples and shrines all cost money. The panel learns about what goes into their construction.
S01E15 Episode 1.15
Sushi masters teach the panel everything there is to know about the ultimate Japanese food, including how to order and eat it.
S01E16 Episode 1.16
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.
S01E17 Episode 1.17
S01E18 Episode 1.18
Spending the night at a Buddhist temple: Enjoy a sense of Japanese tranquility with beautiful gardens and Buddhist vegan meals.
S01E19 Episode 1.19
This episode showcases the traditional blue-collar areas of Tokyo, highlighting foods, crafts, old-style performing arts and more.
S01E20 Episode 1.20
S01E21 Episode 1.21
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.
S01E22 Episode 1.22
Chii and Azuma take a lesson in Japanese home cooking, and the panelists learn about customs surrounding the New Year's holidays in Japan.
S01E23 Episode 1.23
Professional cooks give tips for making the best miso soup, and common ingredients for miso are ranked from most to least expensive.
S01E24 Episode 1.24
S01E25 Episode 1.25
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.
S01E26 Episode 1.26
S01E27 Episode 1.27
S01E28 Episode 1.28
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.
S01E29 Episode 1.29
After Chii and Azuma compete to see who makes better oyakodon, the panel visits Kanaguya in Nagoya, a traditional inn, and learns about agar.
S01E30 Episode 1.30
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.
S01E31 Episode 1.31
S01E32 Episode 1.32
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.
S01E33 Episode 1.33
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about chopstick use and etiquette but were afraid to ask. Next, explore frequently misused words and phrases.
S01E34 Episode 1.34
S01E35 Episode 1.35
The panel learns about and ranks the tastiest traditional snacks sold at summer festivals. Then, they explore the craft of making prayer beads.
S01E36 Episode 1.36
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S01E38 Episode 1.38
S01E39 Episode 1.39
In this two-hour special episode, a tournament of traditional Japanese confections is held to determine which one is the most popular.
S01E40 Episode 1.40
Machines are indispensable to contemporary Japan, and this special explores many amazing examples, especially ones not seen every day.
S01E41 Episode 1.41
S01E42 Episode 1.42
S01E43 Episode 1.43
Spend a day in Kyoto learning about the unheralded individuals and niche industries that support the ancient capital's temples and traditions.
S01E44 Episode 1.44
The owner of the famous Ginza yakitori restaurant Torishige is retiring after 50 years, and his employees and customers celebrate his life and work.
S01E45 Episode 1.45
S01E46 Episode 1.46
S01E47 Episode 1.47
S01E48 Episode 1.48
S01E49 Episode 1.49
A look at the traditional architecture that defines Japan, including craftsmen who use skills and knowledge from the past to build shrine gates.
S01E50 Episode 1.50
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.
S01E51 Episode 1.51
S01E52 Episode 1.52
S01E53 Episode 1.53
Cast
Kazuya Masuda
Himself- MC
Takahiro Azuma
Himself
