Japanology Plus: 8x2
Libraries
Japan’s libraries are cornerstones of their communities. Besides loaning out books, they promote local culture, support young people and offer a place to relax. This time, our theme is libraries. Our main guest, Professor Tamura Shigeru of the University of Nagano, talks about how they have evolved in recent years, in response to demographic and legal changes. And in Plus One, we take a look at some unusual regional libraries.
8 - 1Moss Jan. 12, 2021
8 - 2Libraries Jan. 19, 2021
8 - 3Japanophiles: Sheila Cliffe Jan. 26, 2021
8 - 4Ukiyo-e Feb. 02, 2021
8 - 5Japanophiles: Richard Halberstadt Mar. 16, 2021
8 - 6Cleaning Tools Apr. 08, 2021
8 - 7Lacquerware Apr. 22, 2021
8 - 8Suits May. 06, 2021
8 - 9Emergency Goods May. 13, 2021
8 - 10Japanophiles: Chad Mullane May. 27, 2021
8 - 11Furoshiki: Wrapping Cloths Jun. 03, 2021
8 - 12Japan vs. Epidemics, Part 2: Modern History Jun. 17, 2021
8 - 13Tiny Houses Jul. 01, 2021
8 - 14Watches & Clocks Jul. 08, 2021
8 - 15Plastic Food Samples Jul. 15, 2021
8 - 16Japanophiles: Asa Ekstrom Jul. 29, 2021
8 - 17Cats and Japan Aug. 05, 2021
8 - 18Personal Robots Sep. 02, 2021
8 - 19Scissors Sep. 16, 2021
8 - 20Japanophiles: Marty Friedman Sep. 30, 2021
8 - 21Luck Oct. 07, 2021
8 - 22Tatami Oct. 28, 2021
8 - 23Chests & Cabinets Nov. 11, 2021
8 - 24Japanophiles: Nicholas Rennick Dec. 02, 2021
8 - 25Bamboo Dec. 16, 2021
8 - 26Ainu: A National Museum of Ainu Culture Dec. 23, 2021
8 - 27Ainu: A New Generation Dec. 30, 2021