Japanology Plus · SEASON 3
Underground Tokyo
Episode 3 · 2016-01-28

- Documentary
- Talk
Episode overview
Hidden beneath Tokyo are underground spaces of many kinds: intricate webs of subways and roads, tunnels carrying utilities, and even shopping malls. This time on Japanology Plus, our topic is "Underground Tokyo". We'll explore the subterranean spaces that keep this mega-city functioning. Our expert guest is Taro Kasuya, who served for many years as an engineer for underground infrastructure in Greater Tokyo. And in Plus One, some amazingly efficient underground storage spaces.
28 minutes
Season 3 episodes
1. Japanophiles: Maud Archambault2016-01-07
2. Silk2016-01-14
3. Underground Tokyo2016-01-28
4. Earthquake Preparedness2016-02-11
5. Japanophiles: Jorge Cabeza Fernandez2016-02-25
6. Japanophiles: Pico Iyer2016-03-03
7. Okinawan Dance2016-03-17
8. Whisky2016-04-07
9. Quest for Perfect Skin2016-04-14
10. Bladed Tools2016-04-21
11. Family Crests2016-05-05
12. Breakfast2016-05-12
13. Footwear2016-05-19
14. Running2016-06-02
15. Emoji2016-06-16
16. Ekiben2016-06-23
17. Bicycles2016-06-30
18. Kimono2016-07-07
19. Kokeshi Dolls2016-07-28
20. Shinise: Long-Established Businesses2016-08-04
21. Japanophiles: Rezaul Karim Chowdhury2016-08-11
22. Toilets2016-08-18
23. Bridges2016-08-25
24. A Nation of Singers2016-09-01
25. Restoring Castles2016-09-08
26. Volcanoes2016-09-29
27. School Club Activites2016-10-06
28. Smells2016-10-13
29. Paper2016-10-20
30. Japanophiles: Paul Lorimer2016-11-03
31. Katsuobushi2016-12-01
32. Day Care for Kids2016-12-08
33. Sweets and Snacks2016-12-15
34. Hairdressing2016-12-22