Japanology Plus · SEASON 3
Sweets and Snacks
Episode 33 · 2016-12-15

- Documentary
- Talk
Episode overview
From a rainbow of flavored chocolates to regional treats, Japanese sweets and snacks are tasty, and great to look at. Various kinds of snack foods became widely sold more than a century ago when Western-style sweets started to be made in Japan. This time on Japanology Plus, we explore how these treats are woven into Japan's way of life. Our expert guest, Eiichi Futatsugi, is well versed in the marketing and culture of Japanese snacks and sweets. And in Plus One, the basics of candy sculpture.
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