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Wagashi
Wagashi, Japan's traditional sweets. Each colorful, exquisite morsel contains a clear sense of the season - wagashi are an essential part of various annual events. This time, we'll sample the freshest modern flavors, and the 1,000-year history, of wagashi. Our expert guest is Tsugio Itami, an acclaimed Japanese confectioner who has been officially designated a "contemporary master craftsman".
Aired: May 15, 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