Begin Japanology
Season 6 Episode 13 - Burial Mounds
More than 200,000 ancient burial mounds are known to exist in Japan, and they are located all over the country. They were built for kings and powerful nobles. Along with the bodies of the dead, Japan's barrows contain many artifacts. By studying them, much can be learned about the ancient Japanese way of life. Surveys of burial mounds have employed many state-of-the-art technologies. There are constant advances in techniques to study artifacts without damaging them, and to restore excavated objects to their original condition. But archaeologists and historians are not the only people fascinated by barrows. Many members of the public visit burial mounds to appreciate their historical mystique. There is at least one "burial mound club," whose members enthusiastically visit sites around Japan. On this edition of BEGIN Japanology, our theme is burial mounds. We will explore the mysteries of ancient Japan and how they continue to intrigue the Japanese.
Episodes in Season 6
Sumo
28 min
Bathroom Scales
28 min
Enka
28 min
Small Factories
28 min
Japanophiles - Azby Brown
28 min
Japanophiles - Ernst Seiler
28 min
Japanophiles - Yasokichi Konishiki
28 min
Ume Plums
28 min
Storehouses
28 min
Wagyu
28 min
Uniforms
28 min
Rice Cookers
28 min
Burial Mounds
28 min
Stationery
28 min
Bread
28 min
Pine Trees
28 min
Parcel Delivery
28 min
Pro Wrestling
28 min
Strawberries
28 min
Calculators
28 min
Television
28 min
Lake Biwa
28 min
Expressways
28 min
Beer
28 min
Japanophiles - Mike Harris
28 min
Japanophiles - Karl Bengs
28 min
Japanophiles - Kenny Omega
28 min
Shakuhachi
28 min
Convenience Stores
28 min
Used Books
28 min
Women's Nylons
28 min
Remote Islands
28 min
Characters and Mascots
28 min
Grapes
28 min
Makeup
28 min
Ukiyo-e
28 min
Buses
28 min
Parties and Gatherings
28 min
Conveyor Belt Sushi
28 min
Pets
28 min
