Japanology Plus · SEASON 2
Japanophiles: Adam Zgola
Episode 31 · 2015-11-19

- Documentary
- Talk
Episode overview
This time, we present an installment of our special Japanophiles series, which features lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan. Historically, most Japanese houses have been made of wood. But housebuilding has become more mechanized, and traditional carpentry skills are in decline. One man carrying on that ancient legacy is a Canadian named Adam Zgola. From selecting the lumber to cutting and assembling it, Zgola works as a lead carpenter, handling every step with care and precision.
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