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Episode Guide
Buddhist Altars
Series: Japanology Plus
Series Progress: Episode 29 of 6048% Completed
Synopsis
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.
📊 Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 30 hours 0 minutes (60 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Relaxed Watch - Easy viewing. Perfect for casual watches.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 60 days
3 episodes/day: 20 days
5 episodes/day: 12 days
Episodes (60)
- S02E01 - Whisky
- S02E10 - Bicycles
- S02E11 - Kimono
- S02E12 - Kokeshi Dolls
- S02E13 - Shinise - Long-Established Businesses
- S02E14 - Japanophiles - Rezaul Karim Chowdhury
- S02E15 - Toilets
- S02E16 - Bridges
- S02E17 - A Nation of Singers
- S02E18 - Restoring Castles
- S02E19 - Volcanoes
- S02E02 - Quest for Perfect Skin
- S02E20 - School Club Activities
- S02E21 - Smells
- S02E22 - Paper
- S02E23 - Japanophiles - Paul Lorimer
- S02E24 - Katsuobushi
- S02E25 - Day Care for Kids
- S02E26 - Sweets and Snacks
- S02E27 - Hairdressing
- S02E28 - Japanophiles - Carine Lafitte
- S02E03 - Bladed Tools
- S02E30 - Moving Services
- S02E32 - Sleep
- S02E33 - Tokyo Rail Network
- S02E34 - Denim
- S02E35 - Japanophiles - Randy Channell Soei
- S02E36 - Japanophiles - Zoe Vincent
- S02E37 - Buddhist Altars Viewing
- S02E39 - Curry
- S02E04 - Family Crests
- S02E40 - Cafes
- S02E41 - Japanophiles - Yoram Ofer
- S02E42 - School Lunches
- S02E45 - Traditional Music
- S02E47 - Japanophiles - Nsenda Lukumwena
- S02E49 - Fireworks
- S02E05 - Breakfast
- S02E50 - Anthropomorphism
- S02E52 - Children and Sports
- S02E53 - Amusement Parks
- S02E54 - Japanophiles - Tyler Lynch
- S02E55 - Particle Physics Research
- S02E56 - Shrine Duties
- S02E57 - Special Rescue Teams
- S02E59 - Japanophiles - Fernando Lopez
- S02E06 - Footwear
- S02E60 - Changing Perceptions of Cars
- S02E62 - The Way of Tea - Wellspring of Omotenashi - Part 2
- S02E63 - Ocean Fishing
- S02E65 - Japanophiles - Stephanie Tomiyasu
- S02E68 - Snow Removal
- S02E07 - Running
- S02E72 - Miniature Culture
- S02E73 - Marriage
- S02E75 - Deep-fried Food
- S02E77 - Japanophiles - David E. Wells
- S02E08 - Emoji
- S02E87 - Radio Calisthenics
- S02E09 - Ekiben