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Onigiri
Onigiri are becoming a global phenomenon. Colorful new styles are generating a buzz on social media, and convenience sto…
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Repair
As the need for circular economies grows, there's a new focus on repairing products. We look at how people in Japan main…
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Japanophiles: Johan Leutwiler
Johan Leutwiler, from Switzerland, is currently Japan's only foreign swordsmith. In a Japanophiles interview, he tells u…
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Octopuses
Octopuses are not only eaten in Japan but also depicted in works of art. They may be regarded as objects of worship or e…
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Leather Shoes
Japan's bespoke leather shoes are admired around the world, and there is even a Japanese leader in the realm of shoeshin…
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Torii
Found all over Japan, torii are gateways to Shinto shrines and the deities within. We meet people trying to rebuild tori…
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Mamachari
Mamachari bikes, which originated in Japan, are designed to meet the needs of all kinds of people. They even helped wome…
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Japanophiles: Stephen Turner
Stephen Turner, from the UK, loves Japanese trains so much that his passion became his job. We join him on a trip throug…
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Family Restaurants
Family restaurants are uniquely Japanese establishments that are also popular with solo diners. We see how innovative se…
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Natto
With its unique smell and stickiness, people either love or hate natto. But eating natto has been linked to longevity, a…
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Stationery
Japanese stationery is famous for its quality, design, and functionality. We look at many unique items, including produc…
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Tosa: The Life of John Manjiro
Once a poor fisher boy, John Manjiro became the first Japanese person to receive a formal education in the US and played…
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Tosa: Blessings and Perils of the Kuroshio Current
Peter Barakan visits the region of Tosa, famous for the mighty Kuroshio Current and bonito fishing. It is also the place…
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Japanophiles: Johan Nordstrom
Johan Nordstrom, a film scholar from Sweden, specializes in early Japanese cinema. He tells us about movies from over a …
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Origami
Origami is the art of folding paper into a wide variety of shapes, from animals and flowers to highly complex designs. L…
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Sake
Sake is enjoying a global boom, but in Japan, breweries are facing a crisis as consumption falls. We explore the future …
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Offices
Japanese offices used to prioritize order and efficiency, but today they're becoming spaces that foster conversation, wi…
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Japanophiles: Ziaul Karim
Ziaul Karim, an agricultural scientist from Bangladesh, practices unique farming methods in Okayama to show how accessib…
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Bookstores
The number of bookstores in Japan is decreasing, but both major chains and independent stores are finding creative ways …
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Convenience Stores
Japan's convenience stores stock more than just food. Some sell clothes or provide administrative services. Others even …
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Sleep
Interest in sleep has been growing in Japan. From futuristic high-tech beds to advanced sleepwear, many new products are…
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Japanophiles: Astrid Klein & Mark Dytham
For over 35 years, Italian-born Astrid Klein and UK-born Mark Dytham have worked together as architects in Tokyo, design…
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Hagi: The Life of Yoshida Shoin
The 19th-century educator Yoshida Shoin lived only 29 years, yet his teachings helped shape Japan's modernization. His w…
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Hagi: Castle Town Forged by Magma
Hagi in Yamaguchi Prefecture is dotted with volcanoes. Their volcanic rock was used to shape the townscape, and the area…
