Japanology Plus Season 1 Episode 4 Shogi 2014
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Maneuver your pieces to capture the opponent's king - that's the essence of shogi, Japan's most popular board game. Descended from the same ancient Indian game as chess, shogi dates back more than 400 years, and has been a widely enjoyed pastime for centuries. These days about 12 million people play shogi, and the internet has opened up new ways to enjoy the game. Our expert guest this time is Masahiko Urano, a professional shogi player.
- Released: 2014-04-24
- Runtime: 28 minutes
- Genre: Documentary, Talk
- Stars: Peter Barakan, Emma Howard
- Director: Tetra Tanizaki, rocomoon
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1. Bathhouses 2014-04-03
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3. Mt. Fuji 2014-04-17
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5. Cherry Trees 2014-05-01
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6. Akihabara 2014-05-08
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7. Wagashi 2014-05-15
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10. Castles 2014-06-05
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11. Japanophiles: Elizabeth Suzuki 2014-07-03
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12. Japanophiles: Everett Kennedy Brown 2014-07-10
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13. Japanophiles: Carolin Eckhardt 2014-07-17
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14. Karaoke Boxes 2014-08-07
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16. Bamboo 2014-08-21
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17. Taiko Drums 2014-09-04
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18. Tsukiji Market 2014-09-11
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19. Festivals 2014-09-18
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20. Japanese Gardens 2014-09-25
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21. Origami 2014-10-02
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22. Buddhist Statues 2014-10-09
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24. Shinkansen 2014-10-23
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25. Lessons for Life 2014-11-06
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26. Robots 2014-11-13
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27. Sports Days 2014-11-20
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28. Bonsai 2014-12-04
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30. Geisha 2014-12-18
