Japanology Plus
Season 1, Episode 20: Japanese Gardens
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This time on Japanology Plus, our theme is Japanese gardens, compact evocations of nature's majesty. Japan has many garden styles: from tea gardens, to the dry gardens of Zen Buddhism, to the pocket gardens of city-dwellers. Our expert guest is Takahiro Naka, a professor of garden history who is actively involved in garden design and restoration projects around the country. And in Plus One, a Japanese rock garden that fits on your tabletop.
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
Bathhouses
Episode 2
Ramen
Episode 3
Mt. Fuji
Episode 4
Shogi
Episode 5
Cherry Trees
Episode 6
Akihabara
Episode 7
Wagashi
Episode 8
Ninja
Episode 9
Rice
Episode 10
Castles
Episode 11
Japanophiles: Elizabeth Suzuki
Episode 12
Japanophiles: Everett Kennedy Brown
Episode 13
Japanophiles: Carolin Eckhardt
Episode 14
Karaoke Boxes
Episode 15
Bento
Episode 16
Bamboo
Episode 17
Taiko Drums
Episode 18
Tsukiji Market
Episode 19
Festivals
Episode 20
Japanese Gardens
Episode 21
Origami
Episode 22
Buddhist Statues
Episode 23
Yokai
Episode 24
Shinkansen
Episode 25
Lessons for Life
Episode 26
Robots
Episode 27
Sports Days
Episode 28
Bonsai
Episode 29
Sushi
Episode 30
Geisha