Japanology Plus
Season 4 Episode 10 - Buddhist Altars
A Buddhist altar, or butsudan, is a feature of many homes in Japan. Family members kneel before them seeking guidance from the realm of enlightenment, and engaging with memories of lost loved ones. Many butsudan are made by teams of expert artisans. Our expert guest is Kazunori Jokai, the 11th generation owner of a butsudan supplier that's been in business for 300 years. And in Plus One, some of the various forms that contemporary butsudan are taking to match modern lifestyles and interiors.
Episodes in Season 4
Japanophiles: Carine Lafitte
28 min
Noh Theater
28 min
Moving Services
28 min
Okinawan Karate
28 min
Sleep
28 min
Tokyo Rail Network
28 min
Denim
28 min
Japanophiles: Randy Channell Soei
28 min
Japanophiles: Zoe Vincent
28 min
Buddhist Altars
28 min
Driving Schools
28 min
Curry
28 min
Cafes
28 min
Japanophiles: Yoram Ofer
28 min
School Lunch
28 min
Capsule Toys
28 min
Buses
28 min
Traditional Music
28 min
Traditional Music in Modern Life
28 min
Japanophiles: Nsenda Lukumwena
28 min
Urban Renewal
28 min
Fireworks
28 min
Anthropomorphism
28 min
2D Characters - Origins and Evolution
28 min
Children and Sports
28 min
Amusement Parks
28 min
Japanophiles: Tyler Lynch
28 min
Particle Physics Research
28 min
Shrine Duties
28 min
Special Rescue Teams
28 min
The Wonders of Air Travel
28 min
Japanophiles: Fernando Lopez
28 min
Changing Perceptions of Cars
28 min
The Way of Tea: Wellspring of Omotenashi (Part 1)
28 min
The Way of Tea: Wellspring of Omotenashi (Part 2)
28 min
