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Japanology Plus - Season 8 Episode 21

Japanology Plus 2021 -

Title: Japanology Plus - Season 8 Episode 21
Genre: Documentary, Talk
Country: United States of America
Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Cast: Peter Barakan
Crew:
Alternative Titles: ジャパノロジー・プラス
Keyword: japan, way of life, arts and culture, japanese folklore, arts and crafts, japanese history, japanese tradition, japanese culture, change vs tradition, japanese society

Overview:In Japan, a great number of places, objects and customs are considered to be auspicious. Examples include beckoning cats called "maneki neko," and a special meal eaten on New Year's Day. Our guest is Shintani Takanori, who has been studying folk customs for many years. He explains the rituals and beliefs associated with visiting a shrine. He describes the complex meaning behind well-known customs. And he talks about a Japanese tendency to keep seeking out new sources of good fortune.

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First Air Date: Apr 03, 2014 Last Air date: Jul 10, 2025 Season: 12 Season Episode: 337 Episode Runtime: 28:14 minutes Quality: HD IMDb: 4.6 / 10 by 5 users Popularity: 5.2928 Language: ja

1. Moss2021-01-12
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2. Libraries2021-01-19
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3. Japanophiles: Sheila Cliffe2021-01-26
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4. Ukiyo-e2021-02-02
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5. Japanophiles: Richard Halberstadt2021-03-16
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6. Cleaning Tools2021-04-08
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7. Lacquerware2021-04-22
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8. Suits2021-05-06
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9. Emergency Goods2021-05-13
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10. Japanophiles: Chad Mullane2021-05-27
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11. Furoshiki: Wrapping Cloths2021-06-03
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12. Japan vs. Epidemics, Part 2: Modern History2021-06-17
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13. Tiny Houses2021-07-01
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14. Watches & Clocks2021-07-08
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15. Plastic Food Samples2021-07-15
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16. Japanophiles: Asa Ekstrom2021-07-29
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17. Cats and Japan2021-08-05
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18. Personal Robots2021-09-02
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19. Scissors2021-09-16
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20. Japanophiles: Marty Friedman2021-09-30
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21. Luck2021-10-07
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22. Tatami2021-10-28
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23. Chests & Cabinets2021-11-11
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24. Japanophiles: Nicholas Rennick2021-12-02
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25. Bamboo2021-12-16
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26. Ainu: A National Museum of Ainu Culture2021-12-23
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27. Ainu: A New Generation2021-12-30
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