Season 2
(2015)
Cast
as Self - Host
as Self - Reporter in Plus One
Episodes
Japanophiles: Bartholomeus Greb 0.0
January 8, 2015
This time, we present an installment of our special talk-show series Japanophiles, which features lively interviews wit…
Japanophiles: Ivan Vartanian 0.0
January 15, 2015
This time, another installment of our special talk-show series Japanophiles, featuring lively interviews with foreigner…
Japanophiles: Alex Bennett 0.0
January 22, 2015
This time, another installment of our special talk-show series Japanophiles, which features lively interviews with fore…
The Seikan Tunnel 0.0
February 5, 2015
The Seikan Tunnel, the world's longest undersea tunnel, connects the Japanese islands of Honshu and Hokkaido. Making it…
Snow Country 0.0
February 12, 2015
The "snow country" that covers nearly half of Japan gets huge amounts of snow every year. Local people have devised var…
Comedy 0.0
February 19, 2015
Japanese comedy has always been different from Western comedy, with its own approach to getting laughs. Japan has a stu…
Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway 0.0
April 2, 2015
The Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway is the capital city's most important road system. Begun 50 years ago, with a 4.5-kilo…
A Season of Change 0.0
April 16, 2015
Cherry blossom season in Japan is also a season of change. In late March, graduations take place all across the country…
Waste and Recycling 0.0
April 23, 2015
To many foreign visitors, Japan's streets seem amazingly free of litter. Making the most of what's available is traditi…
Period Dramas 0.0
April 30, 2015
Plays, movies and TV dramas that depict Japan as it was in the eras up to the samurai times are called "jidaigeki", lit…
Weight Loss Industry 0.0
May 7, 2015
Japan has the lowest obesity rate in the industrialized world, and yet, from schoolgirls to businessmen, it is a countr…
Dams 0.0
May 14, 2015
Giant man-made structures dominating steep canyons, dams are a common feature of Japan's mountainous landscape. Dams pr…
Izakaya 0.0
May 28, 2015
Japan's cherished homegrown pubs, izakaya, offer refreshing drinks, comfort food made with care and a lively, fun atmos…
Craft Beer 0.0
June 4, 2015
For decades, the big breweries dominated Japan's beer market. But in the last few years, so-called "craft beers" from s…
Fermented Foods 0.0
June 11, 2015
Fermented foods are a staple of the Japanese diet, and they come in countless forms: soy sauce, miso, vinegar, pickles,…
Umbrellas 0.0
June 18, 2015
Japan leads the world in sales of umbrellas, with 140 million purchased each year. In rainy Japan, umbrellas are a must…
Job Hunting 0.0
June 25, 2015
In the business districts of Japan, a major battle plays out each year: the job hunt. Students spend their last year of…
Japanophiles: Amir Takahashi 0.0
July 9, 2015
This time, we present an installment of our special talk-show series Japanophiles, which features lively interviews wit…
The English Conversation Business 0.0
July 16, 2015
Despite years spent studying the language at school, many Japanese feel inept at English. Perhaps that's why Japan's En…
English at School 0.0
July 23, 2015
Students in Japan receive years of instruction in English, usually starting in elementary school, but how best to teach…
Shrine & Temple Carpenters 0.0
August 6, 2015
Japan boasts many shrines and temples built using sophisticated techniques that have been passed down through the centu…
Bunraku 0.0
August 12, 2015
Bunraku is a traditional Japanese performing art dating back more than 4 centuries. It combines a stylized narration an…
Kids' Summer Holidays 0.0
September 3, 2015
Every year children in Japan eagerly look forward to their summer vacation, which generally runs from late July to late…
Swimming 0.0
September 10, 2015
From young children to seniors, Japanese people love to swim. In samurai times, swimming gave warriors an edge in battl…
Haunted Houses 0.0
September 17, 2015
It's Japan's timeless summer thrill...haunted houses! There are dozens of haunted-house attractions around Japan, many …
Onsen 0.0
October 1, 2015
Japan has a lot of active volcanoes, which means it also has a lot of hot springs. Known in Japan as onsen, these natur…
Japanophiles: Andrew Mancabelli 0.0
October 8, 2015
This time, we present an installment of our special Japanophiles series, which features lively interviews with foreigne…
Cameras 0.0
October 15, 2015
From compact point-and-shoot digital cameras to high-end SLRs, and those built into smartphones, cameras are a part of …
Wrapping and Packaging 0.0
October 22, 2015
From the nifty wrapping of convenience store rice balls to intricate cardboard packing, the Japanese have a knack for c…
Tokyo Housing 0.0
November 12, 2015
From detached homes to tower blocks, from micro-houses on tiny lots to large dormitories, a vast variety of housing is …
Japanophiles: Adam Zgola 0.0
November 19, 2015
This time, we present an installment of our special Japanophiles series, which features lively interviews with foreigne…
Kombu 0.0
November 26, 2015
Scientists think there are around 20,000 species of seaweed. They include many varieties of kombu, a type of edible kel…
Hotels and Inns 0.0
December 3, 2015
One important part of any trip is choosing a place to stay. And if you come to Japan, you have a wide variety of option…
Tidying Up 0.0
December 10, 2015
Since ancient times in Japan, cleanliness has been seen as a moral virtue. It's part of living life well. And now the w…
Mt. Takao 0.0
December 17, 2015
Mt. Takao, a peak that's visited by around 2.7 million people per year, is less than an hour by train from central Toky…