Overview
The first part of two episodes focussing on the ancient Japanese epic that left a huge impact on the cultural history of Japan, "The tale of Genji", written in the Heian period. This part details the author, characters and plot.
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1 - 1Bento April 14, 2008 -
1 - 2Miyazawa Kenji April 21, 2008
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1 - 3Lacquerware April 28, 2008
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1 - 4Rakugo May 05, 2008
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1 - 5Tsukiji Market May 12, 2008
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1 - 6Yoshoku May 19, 2008
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1 - 7Kyudo May 26, 2008
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1 - 8Tea Ceremony Architecture June 02, 2008
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1 - 9Dagashi-ya June 09, 2008
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1 - 10Nihon Buyo June 16, 2008
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1 - 11Abacus June 23, 2008
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1 - 12Ryukyu Kimono June 30, 2008
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1 - 13Bamboo July 14, 2008
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1 - 14Shirakawa-go July 21, 2008
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1 - 15Fireworks July 28, 2008
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1 - 16Hanging Scrolls August 17, 2008
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1 - 17The Tale of Genji: Part 1 August 24, 2008
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1 - 18The Tale of Genji: Part 2 August 31, 2008
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1 - 19Matcha September 07, 2008
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1 - 20Tokyo Tower September 14, 2008
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1 - 21Dashi September 21, 2008
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1 - 22Oribe-yaki (pottery) September 28, 2008
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1 - 23The Colorful World of Utagawa Hiroshige October 05, 2008
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1 - 24The Seven Gods of Good Fortune October 12, 2008
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1 - 25Sushi October 19, 2008
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1 - 26Mikoshi (portable shrines) October 26, 2008
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1 - 27Yuzen Kimono November 02, 2008
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1 - 28Buddhist Statues November 09, 2008
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1 - 29Hot Springs November 16, 2008
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1 - 30Fish November 23, 2008
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1 - 31Tatami (straw mats) December 01, 2008
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1 - 32Castles December 08, 2008
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1 - 33Miso December 15, 2008