Jan 4, 2018 · 20m
This episode introduces ingenious Japanese packaging for daily products.
JAPANGLE
"JAPANGLE" is a new series of educational entertainment programs that puts a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. Using puppets as the main characters, Professor Arrow and his assistant Vector, to introduce Japan, the omnibus style program highlights Japan from a foreigner's point of view. Each episode looks at a characteristic Japanese topic from 4 different angles: design, history, technique, and spirit.
Season 2 Episodes
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Feb 11, 2018 · 20m
This episode traces how ramen noodles became Japan's national food.
Mar 20, 2018 · 20m
The "Sweets and snacks" episode introduces Japanese confectionery and nibbles, showing a wide variety of designs, the product story behind a popular chocolate snack, technologies for creating textures and the philosophy of a wagashi confectioner.
Mar 30, 2018 · 20m
The episode, "Hairstyling", takes a look at unique Japanese hairstyling, from ancient to modern times, and features the background story of methods developed to increase the volume of thinning hair, and traditional hairstyling for a sumo wrestler and a geisha girl.
Mar 31, 2018 · 20m
The episode, "Stylized movement", focuses on unique Japanese stylized movements, from everyday ojigi bowing, tejime handclapping used to close events, and the origins of do-age body-tossing, to the techniques of university cheerleaders and the daily routine of zen monks.
Season 2 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did JAPANGLE Season 2 premiere?
JAPANGLE Season 2 premiered on January 4, 2018.
How many episodes are in JAPANGLE Season 2?
JAPANGLE Season 2 has 5 episodes.
What is the first episode of JAPANGLE Season 2?
The season opens with Season 2 Episode 1, "Packaging". It aired on January 4, 2018.
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