Japanology Plus

  • :
  • : 332
  • : 5
  • NHK
  • 11
  • Documentary

.

2019
2019x1
Roof Tilers
Episode overview
If there's one thing that makes Japanese homes immediately identifiable, it's their roofs—or, to be more specific, the tiles that make up those roofs. These intricate tiles, which have .. show full overview
2019x2
Japanophiles: Thomas Bertrand
Episode overview
This time on Japanophiles, French national Thomas Bertrand details how he decided to think outside the box in his quest to introduce Japanese culture to a global audience. Like many .. show full overview
2019x3
Underground Shopping Streets
Episode overview
In Japan, the area surrounding many major train stations may seem busy at street level alone—but, as it turns out, that's only half the story. Underneath your feet is an entire alternate .. show full overview
2019x3
Hidden Christians (1)
Episode overview
When the West first established trade relations with Japan, one of its major exports, alongside goods, was religion. Brought in by foreign missionaries, Christianity began to catch .. show full overview
2019x4
Hidden Christians: Part 1
Episode overview
Between the 17th and 19th centuries, Christianity was banned in Japan. From the government's viewpoint, the Christian faith had put down roots worryingly quickly after being introduced .. show full overview
2019x4
Hidden Christians (2)
Episode overview
Between the 17th and 19th centuries, Christianity was banned in Japan. During the ban, believers faced unimaginable persecution. Some, however, held onto their faith and devised ways to .. show full overview
2019x8
Meat
Episode overview
Japan offers a huge variety of meat dishes, including sumptuous wagyu beef and casual chicken skewers. But these highlights of Japanese cuisine are recent developments; meat consumption .. show full overview

Characters