Time and Tide - Season 4 / Year 2024

Season 4 / Year 2024

Episodes

History Uncovered: Chushingura - Tears of 47 Ronin
A long-beloved tale dating back some 300 years, Kanadehon Chushingura tells the story of the famed 47 ronin as they avenge the death of their lord, helping us uncover truths about Japanese character.

SAMURAI WISDOM—UESUGI KENSHIN—
Uesugi Kenshin—Japan's fiercest warrior—fought not for glory, but to restore order. We learn from the wisdom of this supremely successful commander.

YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore – HITOTSUMEKOZO
In this episode, we take a look at the single-eyed Hitotsumekozo, which is feared in Kanagawa Prefecture as a Yokai that appears once a year to punish those who have committed bad deeds.

SAMURAI CASTLES: Matsuyama Castle
Matsuyama Castle with its main keep, which is a designated National Cultural Asset, turrets, stone walls and gates tells us much about strong defenses and the daily life of the lord and his vassals.

SAMURAI CASTLES: Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle is one of Japan's largest, covering over 100ha. The 30m stone walls and 90m moat are impressive. Why was such a huge castle needed? Learn about the powerful daimyo who moved history.

SAMURAI WISDOM—THE SANADA—
Sanada Yukimura remains a folk hero to this day. His clan used information and ingenuity to take on powerful foes, even the shogun Ieyasu himself.

SAMURAI CHONMAGE TRUTH
The chonmage is the distinctive hairstyle of the samurai. Yet much about it remains unknown. Through interviews and experiments, we set out to discover the truth about when and how it came into being.

HOKUSAI TRUTH
Japan's iconic ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai left an indelible mark on the art world. We trace the development of "The Great Wave" and the location that inspired "Rainstorm beneath the Summit."

SAMURAI WISDOM—YAGYU MUNENORI—
Samurai Yagyu Munenori faithfully served three generations of Tokugawa shoguns, spreading his Yagyu Shinkage-ryu sword fighting school across Japan.

History Uncovered: KIMONO DRESS - Japan's Clothing Revolution
In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors. The "Kimono Dress"—emblematic of a broader clothing revolution—sheds light on Japan's forward-looking strategy as it joined the global community.

SAMURAI CASTLES: Kanazawa Castle
Kanazawa Castle has an elegant design not seen in other castles. It has plastered geometric-patterned walls; white, metallic roof tiles; and a diversity of stone walls. Money was no object.

SAMURAI WISDOM—TOKUGAWA IEMITSU—
Solidifying Tokugawa shogunate rule, "born shogun" Iemitsu, third of his line, paved the way for dramatic change via political reform and new ideas.

SAMURAI CASTLES: Himeji – The Defenses –
Himeji Castle with its white keep is one of Japan's most famous castles. But its beauty is deceiving. The paths to the keep follow the hill's gradient and hold many surprises for potential attackers.

SAMURAI CASTLES: Himeji – The Keep –
Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts the tallest, extant main keep in Japan. The elegant main keep and the sub-keeps are connected by corridors, forming a sturdy defense.

Time Scoop Hunter: The True Face of the Ninja
Sawajima Yuichi travels to the Warring States period, when three ninja receive a top-secret order to steal an enemy castle's architectural plans. Will they be able to accomplish their mission?

SUSHI TRUTH
Sushi is an iconic dish of Japan, with nigirizushi being the most popular style. We take a look at its evolution and the creation of key ingredients.

YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore – NAMIKOZO
This episode features the aquatic Namikozo, which warns locals in the area of the Enshu-nada Sea of coming changes in the weather by beating its drum to give waves a distinct, rumbling tone.

YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore – UBUME
The Yokai Ubume was said to be a ghostly woman appearing at night, asking passersby to hold her child under threat of death. We examine how this terrifying figure came to be seen as a sympathetic one.

YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore – MUJINA
In this episode, we pursue the shape-shifting trickster Mujina. This being associated with raccoon dogs is known on Niigata Prefecture's Sado Island as both human and animal, yokai and deity.

Time Scoop Hunter: Matchmaking in Edo Period
Sawajima Yuichi investigates matchmaking in the Edo period. Matchmaker Oume is known for her skill in finding successful matches. Discover what it was like finding a partner in old Tokyo.

SAMURAI WISDOM—ASHIKAGA YOSHIMITSU—
Clad in shining gold, Kinkakuji stands out even in Kyoto Prefecture. What inspired the samurai who built this stunning temple?

History Uncovered: The Armor of Japan - Beauty in Defense
Iconic Japanese armor, worn for defense. 16th-century helmets featured outlandish shapes like a giant crescent moon or the ears of a rabbit. Behind its creation, we uncover the spirit of the samurai.

KIMONO TRUTH
The kimono is admired worldwide yet remains a mystery to many. In this episode, we unravel truths about the traditional garment and its styles.
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