Cool Japan - All Episodes

Season 2 / Year 2007

EpisodeNameAirdate
2007-12-05SongDez. 5, 2007

Season 3 / Year 2008

EpisodeNameAirdate
2008-04-09HakuraiApr. 9, 2008
2008-05-21Home AppliancesMai 21, 2008
2008-06-25RailroadJuni 25, 2008
2008-08-27IdolAug. 27, 2008
2008-09-03Japanese MenSept. 3, 2008
2008-10-01ToysOkt. 1, 2008
2008-10-29InstantOkt. 29, 2008
2008-11-12SightseeingNov. 12, 2008

Season 4 / Year 2009

EpisodeNameAirdate
2009-01-07LuckJan. 7, 2009
2009-02-04MangaFeb. 4, 2009
2009-02-18OnsenFeb. 18, 2009
2009-04-14Japanese LanguageApr. 14, 2009
2009-07-25Summer FoodJuli 25, 2009
2009-09-15GalsSept. 15, 2009
2009-10-20100th AnniversaryOkt. 20, 2009

Season 5 / Year 2010

EpisodeNameAirdate
2010-03-09BooksMärz 9, 2010
2010-06-05GesturesJuni 5, 2010
2010-12-18ApprenticeshipDez. 18, 2010

Season 6 / Year 2011

EpisodeNameAirdate
2011-01-08Body Type - FigureJan. 8, 2011
2011-01-15Household BudgetJan. 15, 2011
2011-01-22FootwareJan. 22, 2011
2011-02-05SafetyFeb. 5, 2011
2011-02-12FlowersFeb. 12, 2011
2011-02-19MusicFeb. 19, 2011
2011-03-05BreadMärz 5, 2011
2011-03-16SouvenirsMärz 16, 2011
2011-04-09Cool Of Cool 2010Apr. 9, 2011
2011-04-16MakeupApr. 16, 2011
2011-04-30Japanese confectioneryApr. 30, 2011
2011-05-14HairMai 14, 2011
2011-05-21BentoMai 21, 2011
2011-06-04CourtesyJuni 4, 2011
2011-06-18Great East Japan Earthquake Japan-foreigners saw GanbareJuni 18, 2011
2011-07-09Kitchen AppliancesJuli 9, 2011
2011-07-16TVJuli 16, 2011
2011-07-30Shopping MallJuli 30, 2011
2011-08-06ToysAug. 6, 2011
2011-08-20SmellAug. 20, 2011
2011-08-27WaterAug. 27, 2011
2011-09-10BreakfastSept. 10, 2011
2011-09-17ShinkansenSept. 17, 2011
2011-09-24DealsSept. 24, 2011
2011-10-01AquariumOkt. 1, 2011
2011-10-08FoldOkt. 8, 2011
2011-10-22FruitOkt. 22, 2011
2011-11-05NumbersNov. 5, 2011
2011-11-19RamenNov. 19, 2011
2011-12-03HiraizumiDez. 3, 2011
2011-12-10Clean FreakDez. 10, 2011

Season 7 / Year 2012

EpisodeNameAirdate
2012-01-07RamenJan. 7, 2012
2012-01-14ArtworkJan. 14, 2012
2012-01-21HiraizumiJan. 21, 2012
2012-01-28Clean-LovingJan. 28, 2012
2012-02-04FootwearFeb. 4, 2012
2012-02-11Yoshoku CuisineFeb. 11, 2012
2012-03-24AgeMärz 24, 2012
2012-03-31YanesenMärz 31, 2012
2012-04-07Curry RiceApr. 7, 2012
2012-04-14TrendsApr. 14, 2012
2012-04-22Japanese SweetsApr. 22, 2012
2012-04-29ObentoApr. 29, 2012
2012-05-06CourtesiesMai 6, 2012
2012-05-12ShibuyaMai 12, 2012
2012-06-03Roadside StationsJuni 3, 2012
2012-06-16Japanese CarsJuni 16, 2012
2012-06-30MangaJuni 30, 2012
2012-07-07AkihabaraJuli 7, 2012
2012-07-14GotochiJuli 14, 2012
2012-07-21SushiJuli 21, 2012
2012-08-04Small FactoriesAug. 4, 2012
2012-08-11Portable GamesAug. 11, 2012
2012-07-08SatoyamaJuli 8, 2012
2012-07-15Olympic FeverJuli 15, 2012
2012-08-19KaraokeAug. 19, 2012
2012-08-26Single CustomersAug. 26, 2012
2012-09-02SumoSept. 2, 2012
2012-09-16Japanese TreesSept. 16, 2012
2012-09-01Pregnancy and ChildbirthSept. 1, 2012
2012-10-07Japanese CalligraphyOkt. 7, 2012
2012-10-21Japanese BeefOkt. 21, 2012
2012-11-11ToursNov. 11, 2012
2012-11-18KyotoNov. 18, 2012
2012-12-02DollsDez. 2, 2012
2012-12-09JoshiDez. 9, 2012
2012-12-23HospitalityDez. 23, 2012

Season 8 / Year 2013

EpisodeNameAirdate
2013-01-05New Year Special "Big Questions for the Japanese" - Part 1Jan. 5, 2013
2013-01-06New Year SpecialJan. 6, 2013
2013-01-20PapersJan. 20, 2013
2013-01-27UniversitiesJan. 27, 2013
2013-02-03TelevisionFeb. 3, 2013
2013-03-03CraftsmanMärz 3, 2013
2013-03-10SaltMärz 10, 2013
2013-03-17DonburiMärz 17, 2013
2013-03-24Sophisticated StyleMärz 24, 2013
2013-04-14THE COOLEST OF THE COOL 2012Apr. 14, 2013
2013-04-21HarajukuApr. 21, 2013
2013-04-28Station BuildingsApr. 28, 2013
2013-05-12ApologyMai 12, 2013
2013-05-26Home CookingMai 26, 2013
2013-06-02DanceJuni 2, 2013
2013-06-09BusesJuni 9, 2013
2013-06-16Why Japanese People are Stress Tolerant?Juni 16, 2013
2013-06-23Early Childhood EducationJuni 23, 2013
2013-07-07Cooling DownJuli 7, 2013
2013-07-21CastlesJuli 21, 2013
2013-07-28Wabi-SabiJuli 28, 2013
2013-08-11AdvertisementsAug. 11, 2013
2013-08-18BicyclesAug. 18, 2013
2013-09-08RestaurantsSept. 8, 2013
2013-09-15Classical Martial ArtsSept. 15, 2013
2013-09-22OtoriyoseSept. 22, 2013
2013-10-06Japanese PicklesOkt. 6, 2013
2013-11-17Expressing GratitudeNov. 17, 2013
2013-12-01Mt. FujiDez. 1, 2013

Season 9 / Year 2014

EpisodeNameAirdate
2014-02-02Cleaning UtensilsFeb. 2, 2014
2014-02-09AsakusaFeb. 9, 2014
2014-02-23All you canFeb. 23, 2014
2014-03-02CosplayMärz 2, 2014
2014-03-09IzakayaMärz 9, 2014
2014-03-16WashokuMärz 16, 2014
2014-04-20ConstructionApr. 20, 2014
2014-04-27On-line CommunicationApr. 27, 2014
2014-05-04StationeryMai 4, 2014
2014-05-25ShinjukuMai 25, 2014
2014-06-01Yuru-charaJuni 1, 2014
2014-06-08Local GourmetsJuni 8, 2014
2014-06-15Vending MachinesJuni 15, 2014
2014-06-22TempuraJuni 22, 2014
2014-07-06WrappingJuli 6, 2014
2014-08-24ShipsAug. 24, 2014
2014-08-31OhenroAug. 31, 2014
2014-09-14Local Performing ArtsSept. 14, 2014
2014-09-21ImitatingSept. 21, 2014
2014-09-28PhotographySept. 28, 2014
2014-10-12StonesOkt. 12, 2014
2014-10-19Strange Customs & Manners in JapanOkt. 19, 2014
2014-11-09ToysNov. 9, 2014
2014-11-16FashionNov. 16, 2014
2014-11-23Department StoresNov. 23, 2014
2014-12-07NightDez. 7, 2014
2014-12-21EggsDez. 21, 2014
2014-12-28Hot PotDez. 28, 2014

Season 10 / Year 2015

EpisodeNameAirdate
2015-02-01Protection Against the ColdFeb. 1, 2015
2015-02-08DogsFeb. 8, 2015
2015-03-01Traffic SafetyMärz 1, 2015
2015-04-04MisoApr. 4, 2015
2015-04-05The Coolest of the CoolApr. 5, 2015
2015-04-11Looking for LoveApr. 11, 2015
2015-04-18GravesApr. 18, 2015
2015-05-09ShinjukuMai 9, 2015
2015-05-16Primary SchoolsMai 16, 2015
2015-05-23Kawaii2015Mai 23, 2015
2015-06-06Rail TravelJuni 6, 2015
2015-06-13YokaiJuni 13, 2015
2015-06-20Green TeaJuni 20, 2015
2015-06-27Yuru-charaJuni 27, 2015
2015-07-04Perception of TimeJuli 4, 2015
2015-07-11Local Gourmet DishesJuli 11, 2015
2015-08-01OmakaseAug. 1, 2015
2015-08-08Japanese BladesAug. 8, 2015
2015-08-15Vending MachinesAug. 15, 2015
2015-08-22TempuraAug. 22, 2015
2015-08-29UmamiAug. 29, 2015
2015-09-05Mystery of NumbersSept. 5, 2015
2015-09-19WrappingSept. 19, 2015
2015-09-26BridgesSept. 26, 2015
2015-10-03BeansOkt. 3, 2015
2015-10-10ShipsOkt. 10, 2015
2015-10-17Why Japanese People Don't Scold OthersOkt. 17, 2015
2015-11-14RescuingNov. 14, 2015
2015-11-21BaseballNov. 21, 2015
2015-12-05Japanese Coffee ShopsDez. 5, 2015
2015-12-12OhenroDez. 12, 2015
2015-12-19Local Performing ArtsDez. 19, 2015
2015-11-15KanazawaNov. 15, 2015
2015-11-22Why Don't Japanese Married Couples...?Nov. 22, 2015
2015-12-06KimonoDez. 6, 2015
2015-12-13NinjaDez. 13, 2015
2015-12-20OrganizingDez. 20, 2015

Season 11 / Year 2016

EpisodeNameAirdate
2016-01-10MonkeysJan. 10, 2016
2016-01-17Voice ActorsJan. 17, 2016
2016-01-31WinterJan. 31, 2016
2016-02-07Long Established BusinessFeb. 7, 2016
2016-02-21SeafoodFeb. 21, 2016
2016-03-06High Tech LivingMärz 6, 2016
2016-03-13UniformsMärz 13, 2016
2016-04-10The Coolest of the Cool 2015Apr. 10, 2016
2016-04-17School ClubsApr. 17, 2016
2016-04-24Why do Japanese people do ○○ in public?Apr. 24, 2016
2016-05-08BentoMai 8, 2016
2016-05-15CatsMai 15, 2016
2016-05-22CosmetologyMai 22, 2016
2016-05-29Best Cools of Japan Chosen by ForeignersMai 29, 2016
2016-06-05Senior CitizensJuni 5, 2016
2016-06-22Cool Spots in Kisoji Chosen by Foreigners From Magomejuku to TsumagojukuJuni 22, 2016
2016-06-19Japanized Foreign DishesJuni 19, 2016
2016-06-26TsukijiJuni 26, 2016
2016-07-03Tell Us, Foreigners! Are Japanese 18-Year-Olds Adults?Juli 3, 2016
2016-07-17Leisurely Day TripsJuli 17, 2016
2016-07-24Japanese PatternsJuli 24, 2016
2016-08-28Big Questions for Foreigners! - Differences in CustomsAug. 28, 2016
2016-09-28The Homemakers of JapanSept. 28, 2016
2016-09-25SobaSept. 25, 2016
2016-10-02BooksOkt. 2, 2016
2016-10-09GamesOkt. 9, 2016
2016-11-13MushroomsNov. 13, 2016
2016-11-27Japanese TablewareNov. 27, 2016
2016-12-04LaundryDez. 4, 2016
2016-12-11Volunteer WorkDez. 11, 2016
2016-12-18MoneyDez. 18, 2016

Season 12 / Year 2017

EpisodeNameAirdate
2017-01-22DiariesJan. 22, 2017
2017-01-29FurnitureJan. 29, 2017
2017-02-05BagsFeb. 5, 2017
2017-02-19Big Questions for Foreigners! Why do Foreigners ○○?Feb. 19, 2017
2017-02-26Japanese Companies Expanding OverseasFeb. 26, 2017
2017-03-05'Snow Country' Cool Japan Outing in NiigataMärz 5, 2017
2017-03-12WasabiMärz 12, 2017
2017-03-19Charms of Kyoto Chosen by ForeignersMärz 19, 2017
2017-03-26FigurinesMärz 26, 2017
2017-04-09Decision Time! The Coolest of the Cool 2016Apr. 9, 2017
2017-04-23PackagingApr. 23, 2017
2017-04-30Home DeliveryApr. 30, 2017
2017-05-07Art MuseumsMai 7, 2017
2017-05-14HotelsMai 14, 2017
2017-05-28Marriage Customs & ProceduresMai 28, 2017
2017-06-04TeethJuni 4, 2017
2017-06-11Sweets and SnacksJuni 11, 2017
2017-06-18BonsaiJuni 18, 2017
2017-07-02Boso in the SummerJuli 2, 2017
2017-07-09UenoJuli 9, 2017
2017-07-16Big Questions for Japanese! Why are Japanese homes XX?Juli 16, 2017
2017-07-23FishingJuli 23, 2017
2017-08-06Cold NoodlesAug. 6, 2017
2017-08-13KaidanAug. 13, 2017
2017-08-20Shojo MangaAug. 20, 2017
2017-08-27BugsAug. 27, 2017
2017-11-26Hot SpringsNov. 26, 2017
2017-12-31New Year's SpecialDez. 31, 2017

Season 13 / Year 2018

EpisodeNameAirdate
2018-01-21GlassesJan. 21, 2018
2018-01-28Sengoku WarlordsJan. 28, 2018
2018-02-07Cool Japan Spin Off Show! Love Japan! Treasures Where I Live!Feb. 7, 2018
2018-03-04SimplificationMärz 4, 2018
2018-03-11Disaster PreventionMärz 11, 2018
2018-03-18Deep Fried FoodMärz 18, 2018
2018-03-25Senpai - Kohai RelationshipsMärz 25, 2018
2018-04-08What Has Become of the Not Cools? Part 1Apr. 8, 2018
2018-04-15What Has Become of the Not Cools? Part 2Apr. 15, 2018
2018-04-22That's So Japanese!Apr. 22, 2018
2018-04-29GlassApr. 29, 2018
2018-05-06Fashion TrendsMai 6, 2018
2018-05-13BambooMai 13, 2018
2018-05-20KagurazakaMai 20, 2018
2018-05-27FlowersMai 27, 2018
2018-06-03GyozaJuni 3, 2018
2018-06-10Fukui PrefectureJuni 10, 2018
2018-07-15Outdoor LifeJuli 15, 2018
2018-07-22Yamaguchi PrefectureJuli 22, 2018
2018-08-05Showa RetroAug. 5, 2018
2018-08-12FabricsAug. 12, 2018
2018-09-09Under the Train TracksSept. 9, 2018
2018-10-07RepairingOkt. 7, 2018
2018-10-21MiyazakiOkt. 21, 2018
2018-11-11Big Questions for Japanese!Nov. 11, 2018
2018-11-25Nakano/KoenjiNov. 25, 2018
2018-12-02Nara PrefectureDez. 2, 2018
2018-12-16That's So Japanese! Part 2Dez. 16, 2018

Season 14 / Year 2019

EpisodeNameAirdate
2019-01-01New Year's Special Astounded the World! Japan Video AwardsJan. 1, 2019
2019-01-06Attracting Good LuckJan. 6, 2019
2019-01-13Discovering Tokyo 2020 Tokyo BayJan. 13, 2019
2019-01-20Chicken dishesJan. 20, 2019
2019-01-27MarketsJan. 27, 2019
2019-02-03The 2.5th DimensionFeb. 3, 2019
2019-02-10Regional RevitalizationFeb. 10, 2019
2019-05-10Shizuoka PrefectureMai 10, 2019
2019-05-18OnsenMai 18, 2019
2019-06-21Early Childhood EducationJuni 21, 2019
2019-06-28Konamon (Flour Foods)Juni 28, 2019
2019-09-27Japanese SwordsSept. 27, 2019
2019-10-05Saitama PrefectureOkt. 5, 2019
2019-10-25SandwichesOkt. 25, 2019
2019-11-08TyingNov. 8, 2019
2019-11-29ZoosNov. 29, 2019
2019-12-20SneakersDez. 20, 2019

Season 15 / Year 2020

EpisodeNameAirdate
2020-01-03EngiJan. 3, 2020
2020-02-09IkebukuroFeb. 9, 2020
2020-02-14Shojin Ryori (Buddhist Cuisine)Feb. 14, 2020
2020-03-01SnowMärz 1, 2020
2020-03-06Fukushima PrefectureMärz 6, 2020
2020-06-20DecorationJuni 20, 2020
2020-06-26NamesJuni 26, 2020
2020-07-18FermentationJuli 18, 2020
2020-08-22RecyclingAug. 22, 2020
2020-09-12MusclesSept. 12, 2020
2020-10-17CompactOkt. 17, 2020
2020-10-31Life in the CountrysideOkt. 31, 2020
2020-12-12School EventsDez. 12, 2020
2020-12-25Historical PlaysDez. 25, 2020
2020-11-18Edo CultureNov. 18, 2020
2020-11-28COVID-19 News that Astounded the WorldNov. 28, 2020
2020-09-27Kitchen UtensilsSept. 27, 2020

Season 16 / Year 2021

EpisodeNameAirdate
2021-01-08FruitsJan. 8, 2021
2021-02-13OsozaiFeb. 13, 2021
2021-03-13Fortune TellingMärz 13, 2021
2021-04-17TeishokuApr. 17, 2021
2021-05-08CharactersMai 8, 2021
2021-05-29Otaku CultureMai 29, 2021
2021-06-19PaperJuni 19, 2021
2021-06-26SmilesJuni 26, 2021
2021-07-31MedicineJuli 31, 2021
2021-08-21Kitchen UtensilsAug. 21, 2021
2021-09-11Life on LandSept. 11, 2021
2021-10-23TakeoutOkt. 23, 2021
2021-10-30Musical InstrumentsOkt. 30, 2021
2021-11-13Edo CultureNov. 13, 2021
2021-12-25RoadsDez. 25, 2021

Season 17 / Year 2022

EpisodeNameAirdate
2022-01-01RecreateJan. 1, 2022
2022-02-19MotorcyclesFeb. 19, 2022
2022-02-26HousingFeb. 26, 2022
2022-05-01Japanese TeaMai 1, 2022
2022-05-08HaikuMai 8, 2022
2022-05-22MapsMai 22, 2022
2022-06-05SugarJuni 5, 2022
2022-06-19Illustrated EncyclopediasJuni 19, 2022
2022-07-03"Your City's Lafcadio" SpecialJuli 3, 2022
2022-07-10Big Question for Japanese People: Why Do You Do xx In Public?Juli 10, 2022
2022-08-07FestivalsAug. 7, 2022
2022-08-21RobotsAug. 21, 2022
2022-09-04JomonSept. 4, 2022
2022-09-18Second-handSept. 18, 2022
2022-10-09SeaweedOkt. 9, 2022
2022-11-06"Toto Noeru"Nov. 6, 2022
2022-11-13Japanese Travel GourmetNov. 13, 2022
2022-11-20Retro BoomNov. 20, 2022
2022-11-27BlurringNov. 27, 2022
2022-12-04GardeningDez. 4, 2022
2022-12-25AccessoriesDez. 25, 2022

Season 18 / Year 2023

EpisodeNameAirdate
2023-01-01New Year's Special: Japanese News that Rocked the WorldJan. 1, 2023
2023-01-22SeafoodsJan. 22, 2023
2023-01-29Big Question for Foreigners 4Jan. 29, 2023
2023-02-12ScentsFeb. 12, 2023
2023-02-19Hot SpringsFeb. 19, 2023
2023-02-26SupermarketsFeb. 26, 2023
2023-03-19COOL JAPAN in KitakyushuMärz 19, 2023
2023-03-26RamenMärz 26, 2023
2023-04-02DrivingApr. 2, 2023
2023-04-16Wa ModernApr. 16, 2023
2023-04-30Hair SalonsApr. 30, 2023
2023-05-07Taking ApartMai 7, 2023
2023-05-14International Couple Romance SpecialMai 14, 2023
2023-06-04HikingJuni 4, 2023
2023-06-11Dairy ProductsJuni 11, 2023
2023-06-18CoffeeJuni 18, 2023
2023-06-25SoundsJuni 25, 2023
2023-07-16WoodJuli 16, 2023
2023-08-13YokochoAug. 13, 2023
2023-08-27Experience ConsumptionAug. 27, 2023
2023-09-17GuidesSept. 17, 2023
2023-09-24OnigiriSept. 24, 2023
2023-10-01Foreigners Choose! Cool Japanese Invention SpecialOkt. 1, 2023
2023-10-08TeppanyakiOkt. 8, 2023
2023-10-15COOL JAPAN in KochiOkt. 15, 2023
2023-11-12MasksNov. 12, 2023

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