Murasame Tatsumasa, a Swedish-born Japanese garden care expert, introduces the subtle aspects of formal gardens and ways to appreciate the historic Japanese aesthetic.
Kamimura Ayuko hosts Yabusame competitions for women and international participants as the traditional horseback archery is preserved as a Shinto ritual and inaccessible to some.
Murasame Tatsumasa, a Swedish-born Japanese garden care expert, introduces the subtle aspects of formal gardens and ways to appreciate the historic Japanese aesthetic.
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The filmmakers explore a restaurant, an oasis in central Tokyo, that has influenced Japanese food trends for over 100 years and holds ties to the post-WWII US occupation.
The filmmakers explore the history of Japanese fashion and fireworks in the summer during the Edo period, where women dress up to attract male suitors.
Kamimura Ayuko hosts Yabusame competitions for women and international participants as the traditional horseback archery is preserved as a Shinto ritual and inaccessible to some.
Robin Barde visits specialty tofu makers across Tokyo that are deeply rooted in their local communities and learns how the traditional food is used in all kinds of cuisine, from East to West.
Murasame Tatsumasa, a Swedish-born Japanese garden care expert, introduces the subtle aspects of formal gardens and ways to appreciate the historic Japanese aesthetic.
The filmmakers look at Amazake, the sweet drink made from rice fermented with koji mold that has been a secret family recipe preserved for over 100 years.
The host examines "Yoroi Ferry at Koami-cho," a woodblock print by Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige that features a ferry transporting people across the Nihonbashi River.
Kamimura Ayuko hosts Yabusame competitions for women and international participants as the traditional horseback archery is preserved as a Shinto ritual and inaccessible to some.
Robin Barde visits specialty tofu makers across Tokyo that are deeply rooted in their local communities and learns how the traditional food is used in all kinds of cuisine, from East to West.
Murasame Tatsumasa, a Swedish-born Japanese garden care expert, introduces the subtle aspects of formal gardens and ways to appreciate the historic Japanese aesthetic.
The filmmakers explore the changes in Japan's ramen and udon eateries, including takeovers by food-service giants, by going behind the curtain of the industry.
Japan being the leading country in particle physics research, Peter Barakan explores the insights with experts, while Matt Alt examines technology with an entertaining angle.
Robin Barde visits specialty tofu makers across Tokyo that are deeply rooted in their local communities and learns how the traditional food is used in all kinds of cuisine, from East to West.