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Season 1 – Prime Japan

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Exploring traditional cultural elements, design, fashion and other items that add color to Japan.
Prime Japan — Season 1

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Jonathan Sherr

Host

Takako Tokiwa

Narrator

Hiromi Kusaka

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 15, 2016 Sushi The most representative Washoku and loved worldwide, Sushi is a cuisine of infinite depth and the essence of Japaneseness. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 15, 2016 Japanese Ryokan Exploring the essence of Japanese cultures with two meals and an overnight stay at a Ryokan. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 15, 2016 Ramen Said to have originated in China, ramen evolved uniquely in Japan to become one of their representative foods. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 15, 2016 Japan Design The fusion of functionality and beauty is a notable trait of Japanese design, born from desire to enrich daily life. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 15, 2016 Made in Japan Advanced technologies are applied to affordable everyday goods in the pursuit of quality. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 15, 2016 Japanese Tea Tea, originally brought from China as medicine, is now indispensable to daily life in Japan. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 15, 2016 Cats Often likened to pretty women for their cute looks and fascinating capricious nature, cats have captivated hearts of the Japanese people. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 15, 2016 Japanese Confectionary Tracing the source of Japanese aesthetics that transforms wagashi to mirror beautiful seasonal scenes. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 15, 2017 Shrine Visiting shrines to pray for family's well-being, good harvest, prosperous business is a culture ingrained in daily life. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 15, 2017 Sake Visiting breweries in Hiroshima, Kyoto and Akita that keep to tradition, yet continue to evolve. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 15, 2017 Japanese Sword Swords are not simply warring tools but are spiritually linked to Japanese souls. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 15, 2017 Zen Exploring the essence of Zen that has taken deep root in Japanese culture and the minds of the people. Details
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Season Info

Director
Hiromi Kusaka
Network
Prime Video
Genre
Travel
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
May 15, 2016