Japanology Plus Season 3 Bladed Tools 2016
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In this edition of of Japanology Plus, host Peter Barakan pays a visit to the city of Sakai, which is part of Osaka Prefecture in Western Japan. Sakai has been known for bladesmithing since the Muromachi period (1333–1568), The emergence of sushi as the fast food of the age called for a range of knives for street-side vendors. The bonsai tradition, meanwhile, spawned a range of delicate shears and squeeze-scissors, a genre of tool that was also turned to the shaping of wagashi confections for the tea ceremony, and the fashion and beauty needs of an increasingly style-conscious populace. Indeed, this is the area of Japanese bladesmithing that continues to evolve.
- Released: 2016-04-21
- Runtime: 28 minutes
- Genre: Documentary, Talk
- Stars: Peter Barakan, Emma Howard
- Director: rocomoon, Tetra Tanizaki
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1. Japanophiles: Maud Archambault 2016-01-07
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3. Underground Tokyo 2016-01-28
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4. Earthquake Preparedness 2016-02-11
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5. Japanophiles: Jorge Cabeza Fernandez 2016-02-25
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6. Japanophiles: Pico Iyer 2016-03-03
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7. Okinawan Dance 2016-03-17
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9. Quest for Perfect Skin 2016-04-14
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10. Bladed Tools 2016-04-21
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11. Family Crests 2016-05-05
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12. Breakfast 2016-05-12
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13. Footwear 2016-05-19
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14. Running 2016-06-02
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16. Ekiben 2016-06-23
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17. Bicycles 2016-06-30
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18. Kimono 2016-07-07
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19. Kokeshi Dolls 2016-07-28
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20. Shinise: Long-Established Businesses 2016-08-04
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21. Japanophiles: Rezaul Karim Chowdhury 2016-08-11
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22. Toilets 2016-08-18
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23. Bridges 2016-08-25
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24. A Nation of Singers 2016-09-01
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25. Restoring Castles 2016-09-08
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26. Volcanoes 2016-09-29
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27. School Club Activites 2016-10-06
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28. Smells 2016-10-13
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30. Japanophiles: Paul Lorimer 2016-11-03
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31. Katsuobushi 2016-12-01
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32. Day Care for Kids 2016-12-08
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33. Sweets and Snacks 2016-12-15
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34. Hairdressing 2016-12-22
