Begin Japanology Season 5 Dolls 2012
From ritual charm to children's toy, from star of the stage to life companion, dolls play a wide range of roles in Japanese society. Japanese dolls have their origins in religious charms that absorbed misfortunes or diseases that would otherwise befall people. Over time, dolls became toys for children, works of art valued for their beauty, and even part of the performing arts. It is a traditional Japanese belief that a doll can have its own soul. When dolls become old and worn out, some people go to great lengths to give them a proper send-off. The United States and Japan once had a historic exchange of dolls. These dolls were sent as symbols of friendship, but war later twisted their original meaning. On this edition of BEGIN Japanology, we look at dolls - the special roles they have played over the ages and the special affection the Japanese have always felt for them.
- Released: 2012-06-21
- Runtime: 28 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: Peter Barakan, Stuart Varnam-Atkin
- Director: Yoshida Brothers
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2. Batteries 2012-01-19
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4. Hot Water Bottles and Pocket Warmers 2012-02-02
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5. Ikebana 2012-02-09
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6. Excavators 2012-02-16
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7. Woods & Forests 2012-02-23
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8. Japanophiles - Dhugal Lindsay 2012-03-01
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9. Japanophiles - Richard Emmert 2012-03-08
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10. Japanophiles - Art Lee 2012-03-15
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11. Japanophiles - Philip Harper 2012-03-29
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12. Kabuki 2012-04-05
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13. Wild Vegetables 2012-04-12
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14. Horses 2012-04-19
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15. Massage Chairs 2012-04-26
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16. Shikoku Pilgrimage 2012-05-03
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17. Regional Fast Food 2012-05-10
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18. Department Stores 2012-05-17
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19. Kimonos 2012-05-24
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20. Aquariums 2012-06-07
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21. Confectionery 2012-06-14
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24. High School Baseball 2012-07-12
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25. Planetariums 2012-07-19
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26. Japanophiles - Adam Booth 2012-08-16
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27. Japanophiles - Dave Spector 2012-08-23
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28. Japanophiles - Euan Craig 2012-08-30
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29. Shamisen 2012-09-06
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30. Crested Ibises 2012-09-13
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31. Abalone 2012-09-20
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32. Tokyo Station 2012-10-04
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33. Tokyo Skytree 2012-10-11
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34. Tokyo Bay 2012-10-18
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35. Potatoes, Taros, and Yams 2012-11-01
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36. Name Seals 2012-11-08
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37. Mushrooms 2012-11-15
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38. Vending Machines 2012-11-22
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39. Scissors 2012-12-06
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40. Satsuma Mandarins 2012-12-13
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41. Gift-giving 2012-12-20
