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BEGIN Japanology invites you into the world of Japanese culture, both traditional and modern, explaining how traditions evolved and the part they still play today in people's everyday lives.
Episode 41 : Sword
December. 18,2009
Episode 40 : Nabe Cuisine
December. 11,2009
Episode 39 : Shogi
December. 04,2009
Episode 38 : Marriage
November. 27,2009
Episode 37 : Gagaku
November. 20,2009
Episode 36 : Shinkansen
November. 13,2009
Episode 35 : Festivals
November. 06,2009
In Japan, festivals are known as matsuri. Many matsuri are colorful and boisterous occasions. Matsuri are typically associated with a Shinto shrine. Local people gather to pray and give thanks to the enshrined deity for agricultural bounty, health, safety and security. Over the years, these gatherings have evolved into elaborate events that frequently feature dancing, masks and magnificent floats. Entire local communities may be drawn into the preparations for festivals, which have nurtured some of the most refined arts and crafts in Japan. Even the sophisticated Noh theatre has festival origins, and, in some communities, apprentices will spend years learning a craft such as woodcarving specifically for its application in an annual matsuri. On this edition of BEGIN Japanology, we present some of the most famous festivals in Japan and consider the links to community and culture.
Episode 34 : Shinto Shrine
October. 30,2009
Episode 33 : Rice
October. 23,2009
Episode 32 : Ramen
October. 16,2009
Episode 31 : Dogs
October. 09,2009
Episode 30 : Tsukemono
October. 02,2009
Episode 29 : Ink Brushes
September. 25,2009
Since ancient times, people in Japan have devoted themselves to the traditional art of calligraphy, shodo. Writing characters with ink on paper, they create works that express the inherent beauty of the Japanese written language. In shodo, brushes are used for applying the ink to the paper. The expressiveness of the characters derives from variations in the speed and force that the calligrapher uses to move the brush. The brushes themselves are simple objects, made from bundles of animal hair or other materials bundled together and fixed to a shaft. The actual materials used will depend on the style of calligraphy that is desired. On this edition of BEGIN Japanology, we examine the history, development and contemporary applications of ink brushes, introducing these simple implements that have been so essential to the development of Japanese writing and painting.
Episode 28 : Rock and Stone
September. 18,2009
Episode 27 : Spinning Tops
September. 11,2009
Episode 26 : The Fragrances of Japan
September. 04,2009
Episode 25 : Kendo
August. 29,2009
Episode 24 : Satoyama
July. 31,2009
Episode 23 : Masks
July. 24,2009
Episode 22 : The Sounds of Japan
July. 17,2009
Episode 21 : Kaiseki Cuisine
July. 10,2009
Episode 20 : Folding Fan
June. 19,2009
Episode 19 : Imari Porcelain
June. 05,2009
Episode 18 : Origami
May. 29,2009
Episode 17 : Soba
May. 22,2009
Episode 16 : Tea Ceremony
May. 15,2009
Episode 15 : Traditional Folk Houses
May. 08,2009
Episode 14 : Kiriko Cut Glass
April. 24,2009
Episode 13 : Bunraku
April. 17,2009
Episode 12 : Aizome
April. 10,2009
Episode 11 : Chopsticks
April. 03,2009
Episode 10 : Cherry Blossoms
March. 23,2009
Episode 9 : Five-Storey Pagodas
March. 16,2009
Episode 8 : Nagasaki
March. 09,2009
Episode 7 : Hina Dolls
March. 02,2009
Episode 6 : The Four Seasons
February. 23,2009
Episode 5 : Bonsai
February. 16,2009
Episode 4 : Katsura Rikyu
February. 09,2009
Episode 3 : Sake
February. 02,2009
Episode 2 : Kyoto Lacquerware
January. 26,2009
Episode 1 : Nishijin-ori
January. 19,2009
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