53 episodes each of length 54 minutes, broadcast on Mondays between 20:00 and 20:54, from 14/04/2008 to 14/09/2009
Episode 1
Episode 1.1
Apr 14, 2008
Episode 2
Episode 1.2
Apr 21, 2008
The sample group learn how to order and eat tempura, a typical Japanese meal. Then, they are guessing what is crafting an artisan.
Episode 3
Episode 1.3
Apr 28, 2008
Episode 4
Episode 1.4
May 12, 2008
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.
Episode 5
Episode 1.5
May 19, 2008
Episode 6
Two Hour Special!!
May 26, 2008
This week is a 2-hour special!! Packed with content. ▽ “Japanese Garden” Quiz ▽ ‘Tea’ Quiz ▽ “Castle” Quiz ▽ Everyday Manners ▽ Japanese Craftsmen ▽ Buddhist Statue Sommelier This is Netflix Episode 4
Episode 7
Episode 1.7
Jun 9, 2008
Episode 8
Episode 1.8
Jun 16, 2008
Episode 9
Episode 1.9
Jun 23, 2008
This time it's a 2-hour special!! We've prepared a jam-packed lineup featuring beautiful visuals and a project celebrating Japanese culture.
Episode 10
Episode 1.10
Jul 7, 2008
Episode 11
Episode 1.11
Jul 14, 2008
Episode 12
Episode 1.12
Jul 21, 2008
Episode 13
Episode 1.13
Jul 28, 2008
Episode 14
Episode 1.14
Aug 4, 2008
Episode 15
Episode 1.15
Aug 18, 2008
Episode 16
Episode 1.16
Sep 8, 2008
Episode 17
Japanese Style Originator Special: Autumn Flavors ~ Top 50 Best Value Rankings for Eating Rice Cheaply and Deliciously
Sep 29, 2008
Japanese Style Originator 2-Hour Special! This time: “Autumn of Taste—Top 50 Price Rankings for Eating Rice Cheaply and Deliciously.” This is Netflix Episode 13.
Episode 18
Japanese Style Originator Special - Japanese-Style Pricing
Oct 13, 2008
Japanese Style Originator Special - Japanese-Style Pricing This time, we reveal all the “Japanese prices” you see every day but surprisingly don't know! This is Netflix Episode 14.
Episode 19
Sushi quiz
Oct 27, 2008
This time, we present the “Sushi” test—a pursuit of seasonal flavors taken to the extreme, beloved by Japanese people. This is Netflix Episode 15.
Episode 20
Autumn flavors
Nov 3, 2008
This time, we introduce 10 autumn delicacies to savor during the rich and beautiful harvest season of autumn. This is Netflix Episode 16.
Episode 21
Episode 1.21
Nov 10, 2008
Episode 22
Stay at a temple
Nov 17, 2008
Tonight's theme is “Staying at a Temple” in Kyoto during autumn, when the maple leaves are at their peak. This is Netflix Episode 18.
Episode 23
Episode 1.23
Nov 24, 2008
Episode 24
Hot Pot Test
Dec 1, 2008
Tonight's theme is the “Hot Pot” test for winter flavors. We'll also cover hot pot etiquette and tips for enjoying it deliciously!
Episode 25
Episode 1.25
Dec 8, 2008
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.
Episode 26
Japanese Style Originator Year-End Special
Dec 29, 2008
Tonight, we're ranking the best ways to spend the year-end and New Year holidays, plus how to enjoy authentic New Year's mochi cheaply and deliciously! Packed with essential year-end and New Year info—3.5HSP!! This is Netflix Episode 22.
Episode 27
Top 30 Best Affordable and Delicious Miso Soups
Jan 19, 2009
Tonight's theme is “Miso Soup.” We'll rank the ingredients for heartwarming Japanese miso soup in order of affordability! Introducing the “Top 30 Affordable and Delicious Miso Soup Ingredients.” This is Netflix Episode 23.
Episode 28
Episode 1.28
Jan 26, 2009
Episode 29
Century-old stores
Feb 2, 2009
Tonight's theme is “Century-Old Stores.” We go behind the scenes at Tachiaigawa Yoshida-ya, a soba restaurant continuing since the Edo period. We explore the appeal of Yoshida-ya's soba, praised for serving “living soba”! This is Netflix Episode 25.
Episode 30
Episode 1.30
Feb 9, 2009
Episode 31
Episode 1.31
Feb 23, 2009
Episode 32
Episode 1.32
Mar 2, 2009
Episode 33
Episode 1.33
Mar 16, 2009
Episode 34
Special: Now's the Time to Learn a Craft! Japanese Trades
Mar 30, 2009
This time, under the title “Now's the Time to Learn a Trade! Japanese-Style Work,” we follow people who, amid the current economic downturn, are diving into “Japanese-style professions” with the cry “Learn a trade!” and dreaming of success as they take on the challenge from scratch! This is Netflix Episode 28.
Episode 35
Century Old Stores
Apr 20, 2009
“Century-Old Stores” takes an in-depth look at Kanaguya, a historic inn embodying the essence of Japanese architecture. We explore the commitment to creating an “alternate dimension” at this venerable ryokan in Nagano's Shibu Onsen, boasting 1,300 years of history! This is Netflix Episode 29.
Episode 36
Episode 1.36
Apr 27, 2009
Episode 37
Special: 100 People of Tsukiji Market
May 11, 2009
Tonight's special: “100 People of Tsukiji Market”! Watch this and Tsukiji becomes 100 times more fascinating! Plus, in “Living National Treasures,” meet the pinnacle masters of Japan's proud traditional crafts! This is Netflix Episode 30.
Episode 38
Episode 1.38
May 18, 2009
Episode 39
Episode 1.39
May 29, 2009
Episode 40
Episode 1.40
Jun 1, 2009
Episode 41
Episode 1.41
Jun 8, 2009
Episode 42
Episode 1.42
Jun 15, 2009
Episode 43
Episode 1.43
Jun 22, 2009
Episode 44
Japan's Strong Women in 24 Hours
Jun 29, 2009
A Day in an Unknown Nunnery The Mother of the Boarding House Raising Tokyo University Students The Woman Carrying the Mysterious Giant Package The Sumo Stable Landlady with the Huge Portions The Veteran Midwife's Struggle This is Netflix Episode 32.
Episode 45
Episode 1.45
Jul 6, 2009
Episode 46
Episode 1.46
Jul 13, 2009
Episode 47
Chopstick Etiquette: Beginner's Guide
Jul 27, 2009
Proper Chopstick Etiquette & Usage Hesitant Chopsticks, Praying Chopsticks... Commonly Overlooked No-Nos & How to Become a Chopstick Master This is Netflix Episode 33.
Episode 48
Episode 1.48
Aug 3, 2009
Episode 49
Summer Festival! Top 15 Delicious Food Stalls
Aug 10, 2009
Summer Festival: 15 Must-Try Food Stalls▽Shaved Ice & Candy Art Masters▽Pro Tips... Winning Goldfish Scooping & Secret Tricks for Shooting Galleries This is Netflix Episode 35.
Episode 50
Episode 1.50
Aug 17, 2009
Episode 51
Episode 1.51
Aug 31, 2009
Episode 52
Episode 1.52
Sep 7, 2009
Episode 53
The Ultimate Tea Sweets Showdown
Sep 14, 2009
Strawberry Daifuku VS Taiyaki Warabi Mochi VS Kinako Dango Craftsmanship and Pride Collide Giant Marlin VS Man of the Sea Capture the Shocking Moment It Snaps at the Mini Camera A Month's Entire Record... Underwater Heritage This is Netflix Episode 39.