Japanology Plus · SEASON 8
Luck
Episode 21 · 2021-10-07
- Documentary
- Talk
Episode overview
In Japan, a great number of places, objects and customs are considered to be auspicious. Examples include beckoning cats called "maneki neko," and a special meal eaten on New Year's Day. Our guest is Shintani Takanori, who has been studying folk customs for many years. He explains the rituals and beliefs associated with visiting a shrine. He describes the complex meaning behind well-known customs. And he talks about a Japanese tendency to keep seeking out new sources of good fortune.
28 minutes
Season 8 episodes
1. Moss2021-01-12
2. Libraries2021-01-19
3. Japanophiles: Sheila Cliffe2021-01-26
4. Ukiyo-e2021-02-02
5. Japanophiles: Richard Halberstadt2021-03-16
6. Cleaning Tools2021-04-08
7. Lacquerware2021-04-22
8. Suits2021-05-06
9. Emergency Goods2021-05-13
10. Japanophiles: Chad Mullane2021-05-27
11. Furoshiki: Wrapping Cloths2021-06-03
12. Japan vs. Epidemics, Part 2: Modern History2021-06-17
13. Tiny Houses2021-07-01
14. Watches & Clocks2021-07-08
15. Plastic Food Samples2021-07-15
16. Japanophiles: Asa Ekstrom2021-07-29
17. Cats and Japan2021-08-05
18. Personal Robots2021-09-02
19. Scissors2021-09-16
20. Japanophiles: Marty Friedman2021-09-30
21. Luck2021-10-07
22. Tatami2021-10-28
23. Chests & Cabinets2021-11-11
24. Japanophiles: Nicholas Rennick2021-12-02
25. Bamboo2021-12-16
26. Ainu: A National Museum of Ainu Culture2021-12-23
27. Ainu: A New Generation2021-12-30
