Japanology Plus · SEASON 2
Wrapping and Packaging
Episode 29 · 2015-10-22
- Documentary
- Talk
Episode overview
From the nifty wrapping of convenience store rice balls to intricate cardboard packing, the Japanese have a knack for cleverly packaging just about anything. Both packaging and content receive equal care, revealing important aspects of the Japanese character. This time we peel away Japan's wrapping and packaging to examine the techniques and motivations concealed within. Our expert guest is Shinichi Minakuchi, a veteran of the food-packaging industry. And in Plus One, wrapping with a furoshiki!
28 minutes
Season 2 episodes
1. Japanophiles: Bartholomeus Greb2015-01-08
2. Japanophiles: Ivan Vartanian2015-01-15
3. Japanophiles: Alex Bennett2015-01-22
4. The Seikan Tunnel2015-02-05
5. Snow Country2015-02-12
6. Comedy2015-02-19
7. Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway2015-04-02
8. A Season of Change2015-04-16
9. Waste and Recycling2015-04-23
10. Period Dramas2015-04-30
11. Weight Loss Industry2015-05-07
12. Dams2015-05-14
13. Izakaya2015-05-28
14. Craft Beer2015-06-04
15. Fermented Foods2015-06-11
16. Umbrellas2015-06-18
17. Job Hunting2015-06-25
18. Japanophiles: Amir Takahashi2015-07-09
19. The English Conversation Business2015-07-16
20. English at School2015-07-23
21. Shrine & Temple Carpenters2015-08-06
22. Bunraku2015-08-12
23. Kids' Summer Holidays2015-09-03
24. Swimming2015-09-10
25. Haunted Houses2015-09-17
26. Onsen2015-10-01
27. Japanophiles: Andrew Mancabelli2015-10-08
28. Cameras2015-10-15
29. Wrapping and Packaging2015-10-22
30. Tokyo Housing2015-11-12
31. Japanophiles: Adam Zgola2015-11-19
32. Kombu2015-11-26
33. Hotels and Inns2015-12-03
34. Tidying Up2015-12-10
35. Mt. Takao2015-12-17
