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Cafes
Coffee first reached Japan in the 17th century, but it wasn't until the 19th century that it started to catch on. Drinking coffee was one of many elements of Western culture eagerly adopted in that era, and countless cafes sprang up in cities. This time on Japanology Plus, we'll explore some ways in which cafes are enjoyed these days in Japan. Our expert guest, Naoyuki Takai, is a journalist who has written many books about cafes and cafe culture. And in Plus One, some offbeat cafe experiences.
Aired: May 02, 2017 Genre: Documentary TalkCasts: Peter Barakan Emma Howard Matt AltDuration: 28m Rating: 0 Country: Japan Production: NHK, NHK Educational
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01: Japanophiles: Carine Lafitte02: Noh Theater03: Moving Services04: Okinawan Karate05: Sleep06: Tokyo Rail Network07: Denim08: Japanophiles: Randy Channell Soei09: Japanophiles: Zoe Vincent10: Buddhist Altars11: Driving Schools12: Curry13: Cafes14: Japanophiles: Yoram Ofer15: School Lunch16: Capsule Toys17: Buses18: Traditional Music19: Traditional Music in Modern Life20: Japanophiles: Nsenda Lukumwena21: Urban Renewal22: Fireworks23: Anthropomorphism24: 2D Characters - Origins and Evolution25: Children and Sports26: Amusement Parks27: Japanophiles: Tyler Lynch28: Particle Physics Research29: Shrine Duties30: Special Rescue Teams31: The Wonders of Air Travel32: Japanophiles: Fernando Lopez33: Changing Perceptions of Cars34: The Way of Tea: Wellspring of Omotenashi (Part 1)35: The Way of Tea: Wellspring of Omotenashi (Part 2)