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Japanese Style Originator

Japanese Style Originator - Season 1 (2008)

Audience Score
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Season 1 Plot

53 episodes each of length 54 minutes, broadcast on Mondays between 20:00 and 20:54, from 14/04/2008 to 14/09/2009

Japanese Style Originator Season 1 aired on April 14th, 2008.

Season 1 Episodes

1. Episode 1.1

April 14th, 200854 min

2. Episode 1.2

April 21st, 200854 min

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

3. Episode 1.3

April 28th, 200854 min

4. Episode 1.4

May 12th, 200854 min

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.

5. Episode 1.5

May 19th, 200854 min

6. Two Hour Special!!

May 26th, 20081 hr 48 min

This week is a 2-hour special!! Packed with content. ▽ “Japanese Garden” Quiz ▽ ‘Tea’ Quiz ▽ “Castle” Quiz ▽ Everyday Manners ▽ Japanese Craftsmen ▽ Buddhist Statue Sommelier This is Netflix Episode 4

7. Episode 1.7

June 9th, 200854 min

8. Episode 1.8

June 16th, 200854 min

9. Episode 1.9

June 23rd, 20081 hr 48 min

This time it's a 2-hour special!! We've prepared a jam-packed lineup featuring beautiful visuals and a project celebrating Japanese culture.

10. Episode 1.10

July 7th, 200854 min

11. Episode 1.11

July 14th, 200854 min

12. Episode 1.12

July 21st, 20081 hr 48 min

13. Episode 1.13

July 28th, 200854 min

14. Episode 1.14

August 4th, 200854 min

15. Episode 1.15

August 18th, 200854 min

16. Episode 1.16

September 8th, 20081 hr 48 min

17. Japanese Style Originator Special: Autumn Flavors ~ Top 50 Best Value Rankings for Eating Rice Cheaply and Deliciously

September 29th, 20081 hr 48 min

Japanese Style Originator 2-Hour Special! This time: “Autumn of Taste—Top 50 Price Rankings for Eating Rice Cheaply and Deliciously.” This is Netflix Episode 13.

18. Japanese Style Originator Special - Japanese-Style Pricing

October 13th, 20081 hr 48 min

Japanese Style Originator Special - Japanese-Style Pricing This time, we reveal all the “Japanese prices” you see every day but surprisingly don't know! This is Netflix Episode 14.

19. Sushi quiz

October 27th, 200854 min

This time, we present the “Sushi” test—a pursuit of seasonal flavors taken to the extreme, beloved by Japanese people. This is Netflix Episode 15.

20. Autumn flavors

November 3rd, 200854 min

This time, we introduce 10 autumn delicacies to savor during the rich and beautiful harvest season of autumn. This is Netflix Episode 16.

21. Episode 1.21

November 10th, 200854 min

22. Stay at a temple

November 17th, 200854 min

Tonight's theme is “Staying at a Temple” in Kyoto during autumn, when the maple leaves are at their peak. This is Netflix Episode 18.

23. Episode 1.23

November 24th, 200854 min

24. Hot Pot Test

December 1st, 200854 min

Tonight's theme is the “Hot Pot” test for winter flavors. We'll also cover hot pot etiquette and tips for enjoying it deliciously!

25. Episode 1.25

December 8th, 200854 min

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.

26. Japanese Style Originator Year-End Special

December 29th, 20083 hr 18 min

Tonight, we're ranking the best ways to spend the year-end and New Year holidays, plus how to enjoy authentic New Year's mochi cheaply and deliciously! Packed with essential year-end and New Year info—3.5HSP!! This is Netflix Episode 22.

27. Top 30 Best Affordable and Delicious Miso Soups

January 19th, 200954 min

Tonight's theme is “Miso Soup.” We'll rank the ingredients for heartwarming Japanese miso soup in order of affordability! Introducing the “Top 30 Affordable and Delicious Miso Soup Ingredients.” This is Netflix Episode 23.

28. Episode 1.28

January 26th, 200954 min

29. Century-old stores

February 2nd, 200954 min

Tonight's theme is “Century-Old Stores.” We go behind the scenes at Tachiaigawa Yoshida-ya, a soba restaurant continuing since the Edo period. We explore the appeal of Yoshida-ya's soba, praised for serving “living soba”! This is Netflix Episode 25.

30. Episode 1.30

February 9th, 200954 min

31. Episode 1.31

February 23rd, 200954 min

32. Episode 1.32

March 2nd, 200954 min

33. Episode 1.33

March 16th, 200954 min

34. Special: Now's the Time to Learn a Craft! Japanese Trades

March 30th, 20091 hr 48 min

This time, under the title “Now's the Time to Learn a Trade! Japanese-Style Work,” we follow people who, amid the current economic downturn, are diving into “Japanese-style professions” with the cry “Learn a trade!” and dreaming of success as they take on the challenge from scratch! This is Netflix Episode 28.

35. Century Old Stores

April 20th, 200954 min

“Century-Old Stores” takes an in-depth look at Kanaguya, a historic inn embodying the essence of Japanese architecture. We explore the commitment to creating an “alternate dimension” at this venerable ryokan in Nagano's Shibu Onsen, boasting 1,300 years of history! This is Netflix Episode 29.

36. Episode 1.36

April 27th, 200954 min

37. Special: 100 People of Tsukiji Market

May 11th, 20091 hr 48 min

Tonight's special: “100 People of Tsukiji Market”! Watch this and Tsukiji becomes 100 times more fascinating! Plus, in “Living National Treasures,” meet the pinnacle masters of Japan's proud traditional crafts! This is Netflix Episode 30.

38. Episode 1.38

May 18th, 200954 min

39. Episode 1.39

May 29th, 200954 min

40. Episode 1.40

June 1st, 200954 min

41. Episode 1.41

June 8th, 200954 min

42. Episode 1.42

June 15th, 200954 min

43. Episode 1.43

June 22nd, 200954 min

44. Japan's Strong Women in 24 Hours

June 29th, 20091 hr 48 min

A Day in an Unknown Nunnery The Mother of the Boarding House Raising Tokyo University Students The Woman Carrying the Mysterious Giant Package The Sumo Stable Landlady with the Huge Portions The Veteran Midwife's Struggle This is Netflix Episode 32.

45. Episode 1.45

July 6th, 200954 min

46. Episode 1.46

July 13th, 200954 min

47. Chopstick Etiquette: Beginner's Guide

July 27th, 200954 min

Proper Chopstick Etiquette & Usage Hesitant Chopsticks, Praying Chopsticks... Commonly Overlooked No-Nos & How to Become a Chopstick Master This is Netflix Episode 33.

48. Episode 1.48

August 3rd, 200954 min

49. Summer Festival! Top 15 Delicious Food Stalls

August 10th, 200954 min

Summer Festival: 15 Must-Try Food Stalls▽Shaved Ice & Candy Art Masters▽Pro Tips... Winning Goldfish Scooping & Secret Tricks for Shooting Galleries This is Netflix Episode 35.

50. Episode 1.50

August 17th, 200954 min

51. Episode 1.51

August 31st, 200954 min

52. Episode 1.52

September 7th, 200954 min

53. The Ultimate Tea Sweets Showdown

September 14th, 20091 hr 48 min

Strawberry Daifuku VS Taiyaki Warabi Mochi VS Kinako Dango Craftsmanship and Pride Collide Giant Marlin VS Man of the Sea Capture the Shocking Moment It Snaps at the Mini Camera A Month's Entire Record... Underwater Heritage This is Netflix Episode 39.

All Seasons

Season 1
Apr 14, 2008
Specials
Feb 18, 2008