Smitten in Japan - Season 1 / Year 2021
Season 1 / Year 2021
Episodes
Hanko: Japan's Signature Stamps
Smitten in Japan: where we meet Japanophiles with a fresh perspective on the lesser-known parts of Japan. This time, we feature hanko, stamps used in place of signatures in Japan. Introducing us to hanko is the so-called "Hanko Prince," a Frenchman with a giant hanko collection. We learn how hanko are made, their significance in Japanese culture, and even how to make your very own hanko-style stamps at home.
Koenji: A Nostalgic Neighborhood
Smitten in Japan: where we meet Japanophiles with a fresh perspective on the lesser-known parts of Japan. This time, we explore a Tokyo neighborhood where nostalgia for the Japan of the past and alternative ways of thinking thrive: Koenji. This bohemian neighborhood is home to our guest, a man from Indonesia who runs a space that's simultaneously a music venue, cafe, restaurant and record store. He and others explain the appeal of the one-of-a-kind place known as Koenji.
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