Begin Japanology mini - Season 1

1. Cherry Blossom

Aired: 2/1/2009

Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Cherry Blossom.

2. Origami

Aired: 2/8/2009

3. Shrines

Aired: 2/15/2009

4. Castles

Aired: 2/22/2009

5. Aizome

Aired: 3/1/2009

6. Karuta Card Games

Aired: 3/8/2009

7. Sushi

Aired: 3/15/2009

8. Lacquer Ware

Aired: 3/22/2009

9. Tea Gardens

Aired: 3/29/2009

10. Tea Rooms

Aired: 4/5/2009

11. Matcha Powdered Green Tea

Aired: 4/12/2009

12. Wagashi Traditional Japanese Confections

Aired: 4/19/2009

13. Katsura Imperial Villa

Aired: 4/26/2009

14. The Game of Go

Aired: 5/3/2009

15. Tops

Aired: 5/10/2009

16. Bento

Aired: 5/17/2009

17. Sake

Aired: 5/24/2009

18. Yoshoku

Aired: 5/31/2009

19. Mt. Fuji

Aired: 6/7/2009

20. Kaiseki Cuisine

Aired: 6/14/2009

21. Kendo

Aired: 6/21/2009

22. The 53 Stations of the Tokaido by Utagawa Hiroshige

Aired: 6/28/2009

23. Five-Storey Pagodas

Aired: 7/5/2009

24. Fireworks

Aired: 7/12/2009

25. Yuzen

Aired: 7/19/2009

26. Makie

Aired: 7/26/2009

27. Hina Dolls

Aired: 8/2/2009

28. Bamboo Ware

Aired: 8/9/2009

29. Miso

Aired: 8/16/2009

30. Shirakawa-go

Aired: 8/23/2009

31. Hanging Scrolls

Aired: 8/30/2009

32. Festivals

Aired: 9/6/2009

33. Autumn Leaves

Aired: 9/13/2009

34. Hot Springs

Aired: 9/20/2009