Overview
In June 2011, the structures and artifacts of Hiraizumi, a town in earthquake-devastated Iwate Prefecture, were collectively declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The jewel in this crown is the Buddhist temple Chusonji. Its gleaming, golden Konjikido worship hall is one of Japan's first official National Treasures. The temple complex encompasses many buildings and examples of art and craft from nearly 1,000 years ago. These precious cultural treasures have been carefully preserved with the help of occasional restorations by Japan's foremost artisans. On this edition of BEGIN Japanology, our theme is the Buddhist temple Chusonji. We explore the treasures that have recently earned Chusonji recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and meet the people who preserve the temple's long-standing traditions.
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4 - 1Mochi Rice Cake January 13, 2011 -
4 - 2Watches and Clocks January 20, 2011 -
4 - 3Fugu Blowfish January 27, 2011
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4 - 4Haneda Airport February 03, 2011
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4 - 5Kagura Dances February 10, 2011
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4 - 6Snow February 17, 2011
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4 - 7Pollen Allergy March 03, 2011
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4 - 8Sashimono Woodwork March 10, 2011
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4 - 9Cranes April 07, 2011
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4 - 10Kitchen Knives April 14, 2011
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4 - 11Fishing April 21, 2011
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4 - 12Armour April 28, 2011 -
4 - 13Judo May 05, 2011
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4 - 14The Life of Taro Okamoto May 12, 2011
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4 - 15The Life of Osamu Dazai May 19, 2011
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4 - 16The Life of Kenzo Tange May 26, 2011
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4 - 17The Life of Hideko Maehata June 02, 2011
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4 - 18Toilets June 09, 2011 -
4 - 19Lifts June 16, 2011
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4 - 20Motorcycles June 23, 2011
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4 - 21Unagi Eel June 30, 2011 -
4 - 22Japanophiles - Ilan Yanizky July 07, 2011
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4 - 23Japanophiles - Silvain Guignard July 14, 2011
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4 - 24Japanophiles - Stéphane Danton July 21, 2011
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4 - 25Japanophiles - Dorothy Feibleman July 28, 2011
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4 - 26Plastic Food Samples August 18, 2011
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4 - 27Insects August 25, 2011
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4 - 28Traditional Japanese Mathematics September 01, 2011
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4 - 29Bicycles September 08, 2011 -
4 - 30Chusonji September 15, 2011 -
4 - 31Seaweed September 29, 2011 -
4 - 32Charcoal October 06, 2011 -
4 - 33Rain October 13, 2011 -
4 - 34Golf October 20, 2011 -
4 - 35Shipbuilding October 27, 2011 -
4 - 36Japanophiles - Bruce Huebner November 03, 2011
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4 - 37Japanophiles - Noelke Muho November 10, 2011
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4 - 38Japanophiles - Matt Alt November 17, 2011
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4 - 39Karaoke November 24, 2011
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4 - 40Holidays December 01, 2011
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4 - 41Red Sea Bream December 08, 2011 -
4 - 42Shopping Streets December 15, 2011
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4 - 43Chickens and Eggs December 22, 2011