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Shogi
Maneuver your pieces to capture the opponent's king - that's the essence of shogi, Japan's most popular board game. Descended from the same ancient Indian game as chess, shogi dates back more than 400 years, and has been a widely enjoyed pastime for centuries. These days about 12 million people play shogi, and the internet has opened up new ways to enjoy the game. Our expert guest this time is Masahiko Urano, a professional shogi player.
Aired: Apr 24, 2014 Genre: Documentary TalkCasts: Peter Barakan Kanako Sachno Matt AltDuration: 28m Rating: 0 Country: Japan Production: NHK, NHK Educational
Episodes
01: Bathhouses02: Ramen03: Mt. Fuji04: Shogi05: Cherry Trees06: Akihabara07: Wagashi08: Ninja09: Rice10: Castles11: Japanophiles: Elizabeth Suzuki12: Japanophiles: Everett Kennedy Brown13: Japanophiles: Carolin Eckhardt14: Karaoke Boxes15: Bento16: Bamboo17: Taiko Drums18: Tsukiji Market19: Festivals20: Japanese Gardens21: Origami22: Buddhist Statues23: Yokai24: Shinkansen25: Lessons for Life26: Robots27: Sports Days28: Bonsai29: Sushi30: Geisha