Japanology Plus · SEASON 6
Japanophiles: David Atkinson
Episode 22 · 2019-10-08
- Documentary
- Talk
Episode overview
For years, David Atkinson from the United Kingdom worked in Japan as a respected financial analyst. His career took an unexpected turn when he became the CEO of one of the country's oldest restoration companies. For hundreds of years, this firm has worked on cultural properties across Japan. In a Japanophiles interview with Peter Barakan, Atkinson introduces examples of the painstaking effort involved. He also speaks about Japanese lacquer, and how he has been trying to revive the industry.
28 minutes
Season 6 episodes
1. Roof Tilers2019-01-08
2. Japanophiles: Thomas Bertrand2019-01-29
3. Hidden Christians: Part 12019-02-19
4. Hidden Christians: Part 22019-02-26
5. Wood: Culture2019-03-05
6. Wood: Carpentry2019-03-12
7. Japanophiles: Oussouby Sacko2019-03-19
8. Meat2019-03-26
9. Popular Theater2019-04-02
10. Oni: Japanese Ogres2019-04-16
11. Japanese Dog Breeds2019-04-30
12. Japanophiles: Peter MacMillan2019-05-21
13. Konamon: Flour-based Cuisine2019-06-11
14. Frozen Food2019-06-25
15. Slippers2019-07-09
16. Japanophiles: Ondrej Hybl2019-07-23
17. Tokyo: Water2019-07-30
18. Tokyo: Backstreets and Alleys2019-08-06
19. Mechanical Dolls2019-08-27
20. Swords2019-09-10
21. Bathrooms2019-10-01
22. Japanophiles: David Atkinson2019-10-08
23. Monkeys2019-10-15
24. Banknotes2019-11-05
25. Plasterwork2019-11-12
26. Japanophiles: Wolfgang Loeger2019-11-19
27. Insects2019-12-03
28. Donburi: Rice Bowls2019-12-10
