Takeo Chii as Himself

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Episode 1.1

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April 14, 200854m
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Episode 1.2

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April 21, 200854m
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The sample group learn how to order and eat tempura, a typical Japanese meal. Then, they are guessing what is crafting an artisan.

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Episode 1.3

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April 28, 200854m
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Episode 1.4

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May 5, 200854m
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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.

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Episode 1.5

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May 12, 200854m
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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.

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Episode 1.6

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May 19, 200854m
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Episode 1.7

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May 26, 200854m
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Episode 1.8

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June 2, 200854m
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Japanese summers are hot and humid. Explore the foods, drinks and technologies people have developed to stay cool.

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Episode 1.9

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June 9, 200854m
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Episode 1.10

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June 16, 200854m
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Episode 1.11

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June 23, 200854m
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Episode 1.12

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June 30, 200854m
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Episode 1.13

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July 7, 200854m
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A two-hour special featuring simple yet delicious Japanese ingredients and side dishes that perfectly complement the flavor of rice.

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Episode 1.14

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July 14, 200854m
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Torii gates, statues and other things related to temples and shrines all cost money. The panel learns about what goes into their construction.

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Episode 1.15

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July 21, 200854m
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Sushi masters teach the panel everything there is to know about the ultimate Japanese food, including how to order and eat it.

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Episode 1.16

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July 28, 200854m
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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.

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Episode 1.17

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August 4, 200854m
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Episode 1.18

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August 11, 200854m
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Spending the night at a Buddhist temple: Enjoy a sense of Japanese tranquility with beautiful gardens and Buddhist vegan meals.

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Episode 1.19

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August 18, 200854m
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This episode showcases the traditional blue-collar areas of Tokyo, highlighting foods, crafts, old-style performing arts and more.

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Episode 1.20

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August 25, 200854m
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Episode 1.21

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September 1, 200854m
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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.

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Episode 1.22

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September 8, 200854m
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Chii and Azuma take a lesson in Japanese home cooking, and the panelists learn about customs surrounding the New Year's holidays in Japan.

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Episode 1.23

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September 29, 200854m
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Professional cooks give tips for making the best miso soup, and common ingredients for miso are ranked from most to least expensive.

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Episode 1.24

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October 13, 200854m
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Episode 1.25

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October 27, 200854m
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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.

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Episode 1.26

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November 3, 200854m
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Episode 1.27

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November 10, 200854m
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Episode 1.28

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November 17, 200854m
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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.

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Episode 1.29

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November 24, 200854m
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After Chii and Azuma compete to see who makes better oyakodon, the panel visits Kanaguya in Nagoya, a traditional inn, and learns about agar.

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Episode 1.30

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December 1, 200854m
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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.

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Episode 1.31

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December 8, 200854m
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Episode 1.32

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December 29, 200854m
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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.

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Episode 1.33

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January 19, 200954m
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Learn everything you ever wanted to know about chopstick use and etiquette but were afraid to ask. Next, explore frequently misused words and phrases.

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Episode 1.34

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January 26, 200954m
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Episode 1.35

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February 2, 200954m
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The panel learns about and ranks the tastiest traditional snacks sold at summer festivals. Then, they explore the craft of making prayer beads.

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Episode 1.36

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February 9, 200954m
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Episode 1.37

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February 23, 200954m
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Episode 1.38

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March 2, 200954m
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Episode 1.39

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March 16, 200954m
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In this two-hour special episode, a tournament of traditional Japanese confections is held to determine which one is the most popular.

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Episode 1.40

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March 30, 200954m
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Machines are indispensable to contemporary Japan, and this special explores many amazing examples, especially ones not seen every day.

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Episode 1.41

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April 20, 200954m
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Episode 1.42

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April 27, 200954m
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Episode 1.43

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May 11, 200954m
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Spend a day in Kyoto learning about the unheralded individuals and niche industries that support the ancient capital's temples and traditions.

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Episode 1.44

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May 18, 200954m
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The owner of the famous Ginza yakitori restaurant Torishige is retiring after 50 years, and his employees and customers celebrate his life and work.

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Episode 1.45

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May 25, 200954m
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Episode 1.46

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June 1, 200954m
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Episode 1.47

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June 8, 200954m
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Episode 1.48

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June 15, 200954m
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Episode 1.49

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June 22, 200954m
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A look at the traditional architecture that defines Japan, including craftsmen who use skills and knowledge from the past to build shrine gates.

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Episode 1.50

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June 29, 200954m
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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.

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Episode 1.51

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July 6, 200954m
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Episode 1.52

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July 13, 200954m
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Episode 1.53

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July 27, 200954m
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