Arts of Japan Documentaries

Arts of Japan Documentaries

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Learn more about the arts, cultures, and history of Japan through a selection of video resources.

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    • Aug 21, 2015 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 4m AVG DURATION
    • 7 EPISODES


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    The Buddhist Guardian Deity: Fudo Myoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2015 3:41


    Learn about the Buddhist Guardian deity, Fudo Myoo (the "Immovable One").

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    Tale of the Heike

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2015 7:47


    Learn about the famous samurai war tale, the Tale of the Heike.

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    Zen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2009 3:21


    An introduction to Zen, a form of Buddhism that emphasizes seeking one's own Buddha nature through meditation.

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    Tearoom at the Asian Art Museum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2009 3:55


    Learn about the construction of the Japanese tearoom at the Asian Art Museum.

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    Temples of Nara, Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2009 5:20


    Explore Nara, Japan's ancient Buddhist art and architecture.

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    From Castle to Palace: Samurai Architecture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2009 3:16


    Japan's warlords built fortresses during the constant civil warfare from 1300 to 1600. These castles housed the local government, had many defensive devices, and impressed rivals with their scale and their lord's ability to have them built and maintained.

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    Shinto

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2009 3:46


    An introduction to Shinto, Japan's earliest religion.

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