Series synopsis
Japanese Style Originator, also known as 和風総本家 is a Japanese talk documentary television series that premiered on TV Tokyo on April 14, 2008. It ended on March 19, 2020. It stars Kazuya Masuda, Takahiro Azuma, Hisako Manda and Takeo Chii.
Find out everything there is to know about Japanese tradition, from food to culture to objects and arts, and the people who are continuing it today.
Premise
Find out everything there is to know about Japanese tradition, from food to culture to objects and arts, and the people who are continuing it today.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kazuya Masuda as Himself- MC
- Takahiro Azuma as Himself
- Hisako Manda as Herself
- Takeo Chii as Himself
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 117 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | February 18, 2008 | February 18, 2008 |
| Season 1 | 53 | April 14, 2008 | September 14, 2009 |
| Season 2 | 18 | April 29, 2010 | |
| Season 3 | 45 | March 19, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 18, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1.1 | April 14, 2008 |
| 2 |
Episode 1.2 The sample group learn how to order and eat tempura, a typical Japanese meal. Then, they are guessing what is crafting an artisan. |
April 21, 2008 |
| 3 | Episode 1.3 | April 28, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 54 |
Special: Amazing Machines Supporting Japan Autumn Harvest... Amazing Machines Saving Japan's Agriculture and Fishing Industries ▽ Back Pain Relief... Four-Person Snail-Shaped Potato Digger The True Identity of Giant Crawfish? ▽ On the Brink of Bankruptcy... The Tear-Jerking Story of the Onion Peeler (and more) This is Netflix Episode 40. |
October 8, 2009 |
| 55 | Episode 55 | October 22, 2009 |
| 56 | Episode 56 | October 29, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 362 | Episode 362 | October 11, 2018 |
| 363 | Episode 363 | October 25, 2018 |
| 364 | Episode 364 | November 1, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Tokyo |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 14, 2008 |
| Last aired | March 19, 2020 |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 20:00:00 |