Explore everything there is to know about Japanese tradition, from food and culture to objects and arts, and the people who are continuing it today.

Episode 2 36m First, the panel is given a lesson on proper tempura restaurant etiquette. They then try to guess what a traditional craftsman is making.

Episode 4 83m Learn about the typical features of a Japanese garden from Kenroku-en in Kanazawa. Plus, tea utensil names and the do’s & don’ts of tea picking.

Episode 5 39m 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.

Episode 8 83m Japanese summers are hot and humid. This episode explores the foods, drinks and technologies people have developed to stay cool.

Episode 13 89m A two-hour special featuring simple yet delicious Japanese ingredients and side dishes that perfectly complement the flavor of rice.

Episode 14 88m Torii gates, statues and other things related to temples and shrines all cost money. The panel learns about what goes into their construction.

Episode 15 44m Sushi masters teach the panel everything there is to know about the ultimate Japanese food, including how to order and eat it.

Episode 16 44m As the seasons change, it's time to explore popular autumn foods and the best ways to prepare them. The panel then learns about portable stoves.

Episode 18 44m Spending the night at a Buddhist temple: Enjoy a sense of Japanese tranquility with beautiful gardens and Buddhist vegan meals.

Episode 19 88m This episode showcases the traditional blue-collar areas of Tokyo, highlighting foods, crafts, old-style performing arts and more.

Episode 21 44m 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.

Episode 22 161m Chii and Azuma take a lesson in Japanese home cooking, and the panelists learn about customs surrounding the New Year's holidays in Japan.

Episode 23 44m Professional cooks give tips for making the best miso soup, and common ingredients for miso are ranked from most to least expensive.

Episode 25 44m 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.

Episode 28 82m 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.

Episode 29 42m After Chii and Azuma compete to see who makes better oyakodon, the panel visits Kanaguya in Nagoya, a traditional inn, and learns about agar.

Episode 30 87m 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.

Episode 32 87m 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.

Episode 33 44m Learn everything you ever wanted to know about chopstick use and etiquette but were afraid to ask. Next, explore frequently misused words and phrases.

Episode 35 44m The panel learns about and ranks the tastiest traditional snacks sold at summer festivals. Then, they explore the craft of making prayer beads.

Episode 39 82m In this two-hour special episode, a tournament of traditional Japanese confections is held to determine which one is the most popular.

Episode 40 90m Machines are indispensable to contemporary Japan, and this special explores many amazing examples, especially ones not seen every day.

Episode 43 43m Spend a day in Kyoto learning about the unheralded individuals and niche industries that support the ancient capital's temples and traditions.

Episode 44 44m The owner of the famous Ginza yakitori restaurant Torishige is retiring after 50 years, and his employees and customers celebrate his life and work.

Episode 49 44m A look at the traditional architecture that defines Japan, including craftsmen who use skills and knowledge from the past to build shrine gates.

Episode 50 45m 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.