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A five-minute series where you can explore a wide variety of Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.
Episode 21 : Plastic Food Samples
September. 25,2021
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at plastic food samples: astonishingly accurate replicas of real dishes. They can be found at the entrances to restaurants all across Japan, helping potential customers choose where to eat. They're made by expert artisans, who make molds of real food.
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Episode 20 : Watches & Clocks
September. 25,2021
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at watches and clocks. Japanese timepieces are respected around the world for their accuracy and durability. We examine some clever and innovative examples, and learn about the leaps in accuracy being made by cutting-edge atomic clocks.
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Episode 18 : Furoshiki: Wrapping Cloths
September. 18,2021
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at Furoshiki: traditional Japanese wrapping cloths. For hundreds of years, these square pieces of fabric have been used to protect, store and carry various objects. They often feature beautiful, colorful designs, and are works of art in their own right.
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Episode 17 : Lacquerware
September. 18,2021
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at lacquerware, a traditional craft that has been taking place for thousands of years. It's made by coating objects in the sap of the lacquer tree. Lacquer offers incredible durability, as well as a distinctive luster that develops over time.
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Episode 10 : Osechi: New Year's Food
March. 06,2021
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at Osechi: a special meal eaten at New Year. It consists of multiple colorful dishes, served inside multi-tiered food boxes. The custom has diversified in recent years, but it remains deeply rooted in Japanese society. We learn about some of the most common dishes, and the meanings they represent.
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Episode 9 : Donburi: Rice Bowls
March. 06,2021
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at Donburi: a bowl of rice with various toppings. It's quick, cheap and tasty, making it one of Japan's favorite comfort foods. There are a huge number of options available, ranging from Katsudon (fried breaded pork cutlet and egg) to Unadon (eel in a sweetened soy sauce).
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Episode 7 : Mechanical Dolls
February. 28,2021
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at Karakuri Ningyo, or mechanical dolls. They don't use electricity or motors. Instead, they use clever mechanisms to achieve realistic, lifelike movement. Whether serving tea or performing acrobatic feats, the dolls have been entertaining the public for centuries.
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Episode 6 : Konamon: Flour-based Cuisine
February. 28,2021
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at Konamon: flour-based cuisine. Two popular examples are takoyaki, spherical snacks made with octopus; and Okonomiyaki, vegetables, seafood and meat mixed with batter. Having existed for centuries, Konamon, evolved in the 19th century, then took off after the Second World War, becoming a firm favorite.
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Episode 5 : Japanese Dog Breeds
February. 28,2021
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at Japanese dog breeds. They are quite difficult to train, because they become attached to a specific individual. There are 6 breeds native to Japan, including Shiba Inu and Akita. All of them were originally hunting dogs. They evolved to suit the region they lived in.
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Episode 4 : Soba Restaurants
February. 22,2021
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at soba restaurants. Found throughout Japan, these restaurants serve a variety of soba dishes. From auspicious dishes served on New Year's Eve, to a quick meal wolfed down at a standing-only restaurant, soba is a quintessential part of Japanese cuisine.
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Episode 3 : Rice Cultivation
February. 21,2021
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at rice cultivation. Introduced to Japan thousands of years ago, rice cultivation requires community effort and collaboration. Even today, most rice eaten in Japan is grown domestically. This means rice cultivation continues to be an essential part of Japanese society.
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Episode 2 : Deep-fried Food
February. 21,2021
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at deep-fried food. This type of cooking is enjoyed as takeaway items and also made at home. Golden on the outside, and tender and juicy on the inside, deep-fried foods hold a special place in the hearts of Japanese people.
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Episode 1 : Bladed Tools
February. 21,2021
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at bladed tools. These items are used in countless situations, from cooking at home to providing frontline medical care. Made using incredible skill and traditional techniques, Japan's bladed tools even play an integral role in Japan's cuisine.
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