Season 2
(2019)
Cast
Episodes
Close to ART: Kirishima Open-Air Museum 0.0
January 9, 2019
Kirishima Open-Air Museum, located in Kagoshima Prefecture, is distinguished by its extensive open-air sculpture collec…
NINJA TRUTH Episode 5: Ninja Fire Arts 0.0
January 16, 2019
The ninja are said to have been proficient in the use of gunpowder long before guns were brought to Japan, and to have …
NINJA TRUTH Episode 6: Concealed & Hyorogan 0.0
January 23, 2019
The ninja used various tools and weapons on their secret missions. To protect themselves in dangerous situations, they …
BENTO EXPO Season 3: Episode 9 0.0
January 30, 2019
Marc introduces a dish from his mother's hometown in Miyazaki Prefecture: chicken nanban bento. The chicken is topped w…
RAKUGO NIPPON!: MIYAZAKI - Discover the Shochu and Cuisines of Miyazaki 0.0
February 13, 2019
Do you know "Rakugo"? It's a traditional Japanese entertainment of comical storytelling that covers everything from peo…
Close to ART: MOA Museum of Art 0.0
February 13, 2019
The MOA Museum of Art is located in Atami, a region famous for its hot springs and natural beauty. The museum focuses o…
Through the Kitchen Window: Akio Okamura - Sardines Pickled in Rice Bran 0.0
February 20, 2019
Akio Okamura (75) is a man who lives by the sea in the quaint town of Matsuzaki. He's master builder of the Okamura Mar…
Through the Kitchen Window: Sayaka Mori - Seaweed Maki Roll 0.0
March 20, 2019
The town of Monzenmachi in Ishikawa Prefecture is surrounded by both the sea and mountains. Here, Sayaka Mori (38) has …
Castle Quest: The Last Walls Standing 0.0
March 26, 2019
In this episode, we approach the secrets hidden in Hikone Castle from various angles. We follow a group of soldiers as …
Castle Quest: The Ultimate Defense 0.0
March 27, 2019
In this episode, we approach the secrets hidden in Matsuyama Castle and follow a group of soldiers as they attack the c…
Close to ART: Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum 0.0
April 10, 2019
The Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum cuts a unique figure among the streets of Naha. The facility is special i…
RAKUGO NIPPON!: MIYAZAKI - Experience the History and Nature of Miyazaki 0.0
April 24, 2019
On this episode, we're experiencing the history and nature of Miyazaki Prefecture. Just what kind of original Rakugo wi…
Close to ART: Okada Museum of Art 0.0
May 8, 2019
The Okada Museum of Art, located in Hakone, one of Japan's most famous hot spring locations, opened in 2013. Its collec…
Close to ART: Akita Museum of Modern Art 0.0
June 12, 2019
The Akita Museum of Modern Art in northern Japan primarily exhibits works of locally based artists. Visitors can enjoy …
Triangle Thrillers: Osaka 0.0
June 30, 2019
Three foreigners in Japan—a lawyer, a photographer, and a tour guide—make up an "Ojisan Trio" and visit the city of Osa…
Through the Kitchen Window: Misao Kuwata - Mochi Rice Cakes Wrapped in Bamboo Leaves 0.0
July 3, 2019
Something is always cooking in 92-year-old Misao Kuwata's kitchen. Every week she prepares 600 Sasa-mochi, a sweet stea…
Close to ART: Kanda Nissho Memorial Museum of Art 0.0
July 10, 2019
The Kanda Nissho Memorial Museum of Art is in the town of Shikaoi, on Japan's northern island, Hokkaido Prefecture. The…
A Treasured Creation: Today's Treasure - Japanese 'Sumi' Inksticks 0.0
July 23, 2019
Suzuka region produces high-quality sumi ink. Kido Ito (55), an expert artisan who's made a million inksticks. A simple…
Close to ART: Shimane Art Museum 0.0
August 14, 2019
The Shimane Art Museum is located in Matsue, a city in Shimane Prefecture bordering the Sea of Japan. Shimane is home t…
Close to ART: Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum 0.0
September 11, 2019
The Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum, located a short ride from Shibuya Station, is a museum that opened in 1998 as a renov…
Through the Kitchen Window: Jiyu Gakuen - Salmon Chirashi-Zushi 0.0
September 18, 2019
Jiyu Gakuen is a unique school in the Tokyo suburbs that emphasizes "learning from daily life." Every day, the middle o…
NINJA TRUTH Episode 7: In Search of the Kunoichi, the Female Ninja 0.0
October 2, 2019
Before modern times, the ninja worked secretly in the shadows, and a particularly shadowy figure is the female ninja or…
NINJA TRUTH Episode 8: Extraordinary Ninja Tools - Kunai and Ikibukuro 0.0
October 9, 2019
The ninja employed a wide range of tools to accomplish their missions. In this episode, we introduce the Kunai and exam…
A Treasured Creation: Today's Treasure - 'Senko Hanabi' Sparklers 0.0
October 15, 2019
Senko Hanabi is a thing that reminds us of summer since the Edo period in Japan. Ryota Tsutsui has preserved the tradit…
Triangle Thrillers: Yamanashi 0.0
December 25, 2019
3 foreign Ojisans - a lawyer, a photographer and a tour guide - make up an Ojisan trio and set off to explore the local…