Begin Japanology

S2013 E38 Parties and Gatherings

本集简介

The Japanese do, of course, enjoy drinks in private with friends, but going out is far more common than holding parties at your home. In Tokyo alone, there are 18,000 pubs and beer halls. In the evenings, these places are crowded with colleagues enjoying after-work drinks. Recently, some companies have begun subsidizing the costs of parties held by their employees, and even opening bars on their own premises. On this edition of BEGIN Japanology, our theme is parties and gatherings.

上一集

2013/11/21 S2013 E37

Buses

Japan is truly a bus rider's paradise. Buses spread rapidly around Japan in the 1920's, and soon established themselves as an important form of transit. Recently, new services have appeared in response to Japan's rapidly aging population. Then there are Japan's tour buses, with their amazing onboard guides. On this edition of BEGIN Japanology, our theme is buses. We'll see how they became an indispensable means of transport in Japan, and how they are evolving to meet today's needs.

下一集

2013/12/12 S2013 E39

Conveyor Belt Sushi

Conveyor belt sushi is a dining concept that lets you pick from a wide range of one of Japan's best-known foods. The idea came about 55 years ago, and it transformed sushi from pricey and sophisticated to informal and affordable, carving out an impressive niche in Japan's restaurant market. It has changed not only how sushi is served, but also sushi itself. On this edition of BEGIN Japanology, our theme is conveyor belt sushi, which combines traditional food and cutting-edge technology.

当前季

S2013

2013-01-10

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Begin Japanology