Japanese Style Originator Season 1

(2008) April - April | # of Episodes : 53

Ratings

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Series Details

Seasons: 2

Total Episodes: 53

Creators:

Networks: TV Tokyo

Status: Returning Series

First Air Date: Apr 14, 2008

Recent Air Date: Oct 8, 2009

Run Time: m

In Production: Yes

Original Language: Japanese

Age Rating: TP

Website: Link

Production Companies: TV Osaka

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Episodes 1 on Netflix

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Synopsis

53 episodes each of length 54 minutes, broadcast on Mondays between 20:00 and 20:54, from 14/04/2008 to 14/09/2009

Main Cast

Kazuya Masuda

Himself- MC

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Takahiro Azuma

Himself

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Hisako Manda

Herself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 55%

Takeo Chii

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 32%

Episodes

Episode 1

14 April 2008 - Episode 1.1

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Episode 2

21 April 2008 - 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.

Episode 3

28 April 2008 - Episode 1.3

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Episode 4

05 May 2008 - 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.

Episode 5

12 May 2008 - 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.

Episode 6

19 May 2008 - Episode 1.6

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Episode 7

26 May 2008 - Episode 1.7

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Episode 8

02 June 2008 - Episode 1.8

Japanese summers are hot and humid. Explore the foods, drinks and technologies people have developed to stay cool.

Episode 9

09 June 2008 - Episode 1.9

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Episode 10

16 June 2008 - Episode 1.10

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Episode 11

23 June 2008 - Episode 1.11

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Episode 12

30 June 2008 - Episode 1.12

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Episode 13

07 July 2008 - Episode 1.13

A two-hour special featuring simple yet delicious Japanese ingredients and side dishes that perfectly complement the flavor of rice.

Episode 14

14 July 2008 - 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.

Episode 15

21 July 2008 - 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.

Episode 16

28 July 2008 - 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.

Episode 17

04 August 2008 - Episode 1.17

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Episode 18

11 August 2008 - Episode 1.18

Spending the night at a Buddhist temple: Enjoy a sense of Japanese tranquility with beautiful gardens and Buddhist vegan meals.

Episode 19

18 August 2008 - Episode 1.19

This episode showcases the traditional blue-collar areas of Tokyo, highlighting foods, crafts, old-style performing arts and more.

Episode 20

25 August 2008 - Episode 1.20

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Episode 21

01 September 2008 - 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.

Episode 22

08 September 2008 - 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.

Episode 23

29 September 2008 - 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.

Episode 24

13 October 2008 - Episode 1.24

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Episode 25

27 October 2008 - 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.

Episode 26

03 November 2008 - Episode 1.26

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Episode 27

10 November 2008 - Episode 1.27

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Episode 28

17 November 2008 - 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.

Episode 29

24 November 2008 - 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.

Episode 30

01 December 2008 - 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.

Episode 31

08 December 2008 - Episode 1.31

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Episode 32

29 December 2008 - 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.

Episode 33

19 January 2009 - 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.

Episode 34

26 January 2009 - Episode 1.34

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Episode 35

02 February 2009 - 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.

Episode 36

09 February 2009 - Episode 1.36

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Episode 37

23 February 2009 - Episode 1.37

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Episode 38

02 March 2009 - Episode 1.38

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Episode 39

16 March 2009 - 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.

Episode 40

30 March 2009 - Episode 1.40

Machines are indispensable to contemporary Japan, and this special explores many amazing examples, especially ones not seen every day.

Episode 41

20 April 2009 - Episode 1.41

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Episode 42

27 April 2009 - Episode 1.42

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Episode 43

11 May 2009 - 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.

Episode 44

18 May 2009 - 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.

Episode 45

25 May 2009 - Episode 1.45

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Episode 46

01 June 2009 - Episode 1.46

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Episode 47

08 June 2009 - Episode 1.47

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Episode 48

15 June 2009 - Episode 1.48

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Episode 49

22 June 2009 - 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.

Episode 50

29 June 2009 - 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.

Episode 51

06 July 2009 - Episode 1.51

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Episode 52

13 July 2009 - Episode 1.52

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Episode 53

27 July 2009 - Episode 1.53

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