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Sake
Episode 91
Sake, or nihonshu, is a rice-based alcoholic beverage that has been enjoyed in Japan for over a millennium. Join Jason and Paul as they learn all abo…
4 years, 9 months ago
Flower Arranging (Ikebana)
Episode 90
Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, is considered to be one of the three classical Japanese arts of refinement. Join Jason and Paul as the…
4 years, 9 months ago
Tokyo
Episode 89
Tokyo is the world’s biggest metropolis, the capital of Japan, and one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Join Jason and Paul as they …
4 years, 10 months ago
Halloween Special - Stories and Studies of Strange Things
Episode 88
Welcome to the Halloween Special! Join Jason and Paul as they share some old Japanese ghost stories from Lafcadio Hearn’s “Kwaidan: Stories and Studi…
4 years, 10 months ago
Sensoji Temple
Episode 87
The Sensoji Kannon Temple in Asakusa is Tokyo’s oldest temple and an extremely popular tourist destination. Join Jason and Paul as they learn about t…
4 years, 10 months ago
Seaweed
Episode 86
Various types of seaweed are used in all sorts of Japanese foods, from sushi to soups to okonomiyaki to desserts. Join Jason and Paul as they learn a…
4 years, 11 months ago
Bullet Trains (Shinkansen)
Episode 85
Japan’s bullet trains are famous around the world for their speed, efficiency, and masterful engineering. Join Jason and Paul as they explore what ma…
4 years, 11 months ago
The Shikoku Region
Episode 84
Shikoku is one of the main islands of Japan and has a unique history, beautiful natural scenery, and a traditional feel. Join Jason and Paul as they …
5 years ago
Masks
Episode 83
Masks have a long history in Japan and are used in everything from festivals to traditional theatre. Join Jason and Paul as they explore the many dif…
5 years ago
Miso
Episode 82
Miso is a fermented soybean paste that has played an important role in Japanese cuisine for hundreds of years. Join Jason and Paul as they explore th…
5 years, 1 month ago