Kazuya Masuda
Himself- MC
Japanese Style Originator (2008)
Season 1
53 episodes each of length 54 minutes, broadcast on Mondays between 20:00 and 20:54, from 14/04/2008 to 14/09/2009
Released April 14, 2008
Episode 54 min
None+
Genres: Documentary, Talk, Talk Show
Keywords: tmdb.japan, imdb.food, imdb.non-fiction
Production Companies: TV Osaka
Network: TV Tokyo
S1E1 - Episode 1.1
April 14, 2008, midnight
S1E2 - Episode 1.2
The sample group learn how to order and eat tempura, a typical Japanese meal. Then, they are guessing what is crafting an artisan.
April 21, 2008, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 1.3
April 28, 2008, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 1.4
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.
May 5, 2008, midnight
S1E5 - Episode 1.5
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.
May 12, 2008, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 1.6
May 19, 2008, midnight
S1E7 - Episode 1.7
May 26, 2008, midnight
S1E8 - Episode 1.8
Japanese summers are hot and humid. Explore the foods, drinks and technologies people have developed to stay cool.
June 2, 2008, midnight
S1E9 - Episode 1.9
June 9, 2008, midnight
S1E10 - Episode 1.10
June 16, 2008, midnight
S1E11 - Episode 1.11
June 23, 2008, midnight
S1E12 - Episode 1.12
June 30, 2008, midnight
S1E13 - Episode 1.13
A two-hour special featuring simple yet delicious Japanese ingredients and side dishes that perfectly complement the flavor of rice.
July 7, 2008, midnight
S1E14 - Episode 1.14
Torii gates, statues and other things related to temples and shrines all cost money. The panel learns about what goes into their construction.
July 14, 2008, midnight
S1E15 - Episode 1.15
Sushi masters teach the panel everything there is to know about the ultimate Japanese food, including how to order and eat it.
July 21, 2008, midnight
S1E16 - Episode 1.16
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.
July 28, 2008, midnight
S1E17 - Episode 1.17
Aug. 4, 2008, midnight
S1E18 - Episode 1.18
Spending the night at a Buddhist temple: Enjoy a sense of Japanese tranquility with beautiful gardens and Buddhist vegan meals.
Aug. 11, 2008, midnight
S1E19 - Episode 1.19
This episode showcases the traditional blue-collar areas of Tokyo, highlighting foods, crafts, old-style performing arts and more.
Aug. 18, 2008, midnight
S1E20 - Episode 1.20
Aug. 25, 2008, midnight
S1E21 - Episode 1.21
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.
Sept. 1, 2008, midnight
S1E22 - Episode 1.22
Chii and Azuma take a lesson in Japanese home cooking, and the panelists learn about customs surrounding the New Year's holidays in Japan.
Sept. 8, 2008, midnight
S1E23 - Episode 1.23
Professional cooks give tips for making the best miso soup, and common ingredients for miso are ranked from most to least expensive.
Sept. 29, 2008, midnight
S1E24 - Episode 1.24
Oct. 13, 2008, midnight
S1E25 - Episode 1.25
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.
Oct. 27, 2008, midnight
S1E26 - Episode 1.26
Nov. 3, 2008, midnight
S1E27 - Episode 1.27
Nov. 10, 2008, midnight
S1E28 - Episode 1.28
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.
Nov. 17, 2008, midnight
S1E29 - Episode 1.29
After Chii and Azuma compete to see who makes better oyakodon, the panel visits Kanaguya in Nagoya, a traditional inn, and learns about agar.
Nov. 24, 2008, midnight
S1E30 - Episode 1.30
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.
Dec. 1, 2008, midnight
S1E31 - Episode 1.31
Dec. 8, 2008, midnight
S1E32 - Episode 1.32
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.
Dec. 29, 2008, midnight
S1E33 - Episode 1.33
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about chopstick use and etiquette but were afraid to ask. Next, explore frequently misused words and phrases.
Jan. 19, 2009, midnight
S1E34 - Episode 1.34
Jan. 26, 2009, midnight
S1E35 - Episode 1.35
The panel learns about and ranks the tastiest traditional snacks sold at summer festivals. Then, they explore the craft of making prayer beads.
Feb. 2, 2009, midnight
S1E36 - Episode 1.36
Feb. 9, 2009, midnight
S1E37 - Episode 1.37
Feb. 23, 2009, midnight
S1E38 - Episode 1.38
March 2, 2009, midnight
S1E39 - Episode 1.39
In this two-hour special episode, a tournament of traditional Japanese confections is held to determine which one is the most popular.
March 16, 2009, midnight
S1E40 - Episode 1.40
Machines are indispensable to contemporary Japan, and this special explores many amazing examples, especially ones not seen every day.
March 30, 2009, midnight
S1E41 - Episode 1.41
April 20, 2009, midnight
S1E42 - Episode 1.42
April 27, 2009, midnight
S1E43 - Episode 1.43
Spend a day in Kyoto learning about the unheralded individuals and niche industries that support the ancient capital's temples and traditions.
May 11, 2009, midnight
S1E44 - Episode 1.44
The owner of the famous Ginza yakitori restaurant Torishige is retiring after 50 years, and his employees and customers celebrate his life and work.
May 18, 2009, midnight
S1E45 - Episode 1.45
May 25, 2009, midnight
S1E46 - Episode 1.46
June 1, 2009, midnight
S1E47 - Episode 1.47
June 8, 2009, midnight
S1E48 - Episode 1.48
June 15, 2009, midnight
S1E49 - Episode 1.49
A look at the traditional architecture that defines Japan, including craftsmen who use skills and knowledge from the past to build shrine gates.
June 22, 2009, midnight
S1E50 - Episode 1.50
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.
June 29, 2009, midnight
S1E51 - Episode 1.51
July 6, 2009, midnight
S1E52 - Episode 1.52
July 13, 2009, midnight
S1E53 - Episode 1.53
July 27, 2009, midnight
Network: TV Tokyo
Episode Runtime: 54 min.
Season Runtime: 2916 min.
Released: April 14, 2008
Last Air Date: Oct. 8, 2009, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TP
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