Seasons
For around 100 years, Japan's jazz kissa have offered a sanctuary for music lovers to enjoy jazz. We explore the enduring appeal of this unique subculture and how it is being preserved today.
Once symbols of Japan's postwar growth, danchi housing complexes now face aging buildings and residents. We look at new initiatives that are reshaping and even revitalizing these communities.
Australian Phillip Richards gives back to his adopted home of Nozawaonsen by crafting gin and whiskey using local ingredients. We explore what draws him to this small village in Nagano Prefecture.
Salmon is Japan's most popular fish eaten at home. However, catches have been plummeting due to global warming. We look at new approaches to salmon farming and what this fish means to people in Japan.
From traditional incense sticks to perfumes that incorporate the scent of red ink pads, the range of fragrances in Japan is endless. We travel to Kyoto and Tokyo to sniff out the latest trends.
Description
Host Peter Barakan delves into various aspects of Japanese culture; exploring practices, history, and modern innovations in such areas as ramen, rice, sushi, geisha, bonsai, and so much more. Local experts discuss their passions at fascinating length, and American Japanophile Matt Alt experiences the food, practices, and cultures in each episode in depth. Viewers will finish each half hour episode with a new understanding of an area of Japanese life through demonstrative videos and explanations, all delivered respectfully and true to the Japanese way of life.
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CastPeter Barakan
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Channel
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Premiere DateApril 03, 2014
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Rating6.4 (5)
