Japanese Style Originator

1. Episode 1.1

Air Date: 2008-04-14

2. Episode 1.2

Air Date: 2008-04-21

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

Air Date: 2008-04-28

4. Episode 1.4

Air Date: 2008-05-05

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

Air Date: 2008-05-12

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

Air Date: 2008-05-19

7. Episode 1.7

Air Date: 2008-05-26

8. Episode 1.8

Air Date: 2008-06-02

Japanese summers are hot and humid. Explore the foods, drinks and technologies people have developed to stay cool.

9. Episode 1.9

Air Date: 2008-06-09

10. Episode 1.10

Air Date: 2008-06-16

11. Episode 1.11

Air Date: 2008-06-23

12. Episode 1.12

Air Date: 2008-06-30

13. Episode 1.13

Air Date: 2008-07-07

A two-hour special featuring simple yet delicious Japanese ingredients and side dishes that perfectly complement the flavor of rice.

14. Episode 1.14

Air Date: 2008-07-14

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

Air Date: 2008-07-21

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

Air Date: 2008-07-28

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

Air Date: 2008-08-04

18. Episode 1.18

Air Date: 2008-08-11

Spending the night at a Buddhist temple: Enjoy a sense of Japanese tranquility with beautiful gardens and Buddhist vegan meals.

19. Episode 1.19

Air Date: 2008-08-18

This episode showcases the traditional blue-collar areas of Tokyo, highlighting foods, crafts, old-style performing arts and more.

20. Episode 1.20

Air Date: 2008-08-25

21. Episode 1.21

Air Date: 2008-09-01

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

Air Date: 2008-09-08

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

Air Date: 2008-09-29

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

Air Date: 2008-10-13

25. Episode 1.25

Air Date: 2008-10-27

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

Air Date: 2008-11-03

27. Episode 1.27

Air Date: 2008-11-10

28. Episode 1.28

Air Date: 2008-11-17

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.

29. Episode 1.29

Air Date: 2008-11-24

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

Air Date: 2008-12-01

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

Air Date: 2008-12-08

32. Episode 1.32

Air Date: 2008-12-29

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

Air Date: 2009-01-19

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

Air Date: 2009-01-26

35. Episode 1.35

Air Date: 2009-02-02

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

Air Date: 2009-02-09

37. Episode 1.37

Air Date: 2009-02-23

38. Episode 1.38

Air Date: 2009-03-02

39. Episode 1.39

Air Date: 2009-03-16

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

Air Date: 2009-03-30

Machines are indispensable to contemporary Japan, and this special explores many amazing examples, especially ones not seen every day.

41. Episode 1.41

Air Date: 2009-04-20

42. Episode 1.42

Air Date: 2009-04-27

43. Episode 1.43

Air Date: 2009-05-11

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

Air Date: 2009-05-18

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

Air Date: 2009-05-25

46. Episode 1.46

Air Date: 2009-06-01

47. Episode 1.47

Air Date: 2009-06-08

48. Episode 1.48

Air Date: 2009-06-15

49. Episode 1.49

Air Date: 2009-06-22

A 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

Air Date: 2009-06-29

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.

51. Episode 1.51

Air Date: 2009-07-06

52. Episode 1.52

Air Date: 2009-07-13

53. Episode 1.53

Air Date: 2009-07-27

54. Episode

Air Date: 2009-10-08