Cool Japan - All Episodes

Season 2 / Year 2007

EpisodeNameAirdate
2007-12-05SongDec 5, 2007

Season 3 / Year 2008

EpisodeNameAirdate
2008-04-09HakuraiApr 9, 2008
2008-05-21Home AppliancesMay 21, 2008
2008-06-25RailroadJun 25, 2008
2008-08-27IdolAug 27, 2008
2008-09-03Japanese MenSep 3, 2008
2008-10-01ToysOct 1, 2008
2008-10-29InstantOct 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 FoodJul 25, 2009
2009-09-15GalsSep 15, 2009
2009-10-20100th AnniversaryOct 20, 2009

Season 5 / Year 2010

EpisodeNameAirdate
2010-03-09BooksMar 9, 2010
2010-06-05GesturesJun 5, 2010
2010-12-18ApprenticeshipDec 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
2011-03-05BreadMar 5, 2011
2011-03-16SouvenirsMar 16, 2011
2011-04-09Cool Of Cool 2010Apr 9, 2011
2011-04-16MakeupApr 16, 2011
2011-04-30Japanese confectioneryApr 30, 2011
2011-05-14HairMay 14, 2011
2011-05-21BentoMay 21, 2011
2011-06-04CourtesyJun 4, 2011
2011-06-18Great East Japan Earthquake Japan-foreigners saw GanbareJun 18, 2011
2011-07-09Kitchen AppliancesJul 9, 2011
2011-07-16TVJul 16, 2011
2011-07-30Shopping MallJul 30, 2011
2011-08-06ToysAug 6, 2011
2011-08-20SmellAug 20, 2011
2011-08-27WaterAug 27, 2011
2011-09-10BreakfastSep 10, 2011
2011-09-17ShinkansenSep 17, 2011
2011-09-24DealsSep 24, 2011
2011-10-01AquariumOct 1, 2011
2011-10-08FoldOct 8, 2011
2011-10-22FruitOct 22, 2011
2011-11-05NumbersNov 5, 2011
2011-11-19RamenNov 19, 2011
2011-12-03HiraizumiDec 3, 2011
2011-12-10Clean FreakDec 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
2012-03-24AgeMar 24, 2012
2012-03-31YanesenMar 31, 2012
2012-04-07Curry RiceApr 7, 2012
2012-04-14TrendsApr 14, 2012
2012-04-22Japanese SweetsApr 22, 2012
2012-04-29ObentoApr 29, 2012
2012-05-06CourtesiesMay 6, 2012
2012-05-12ShibuyaMay 12, 2012
2012-06-03Roadside StationsJun 3, 2012
2012-06-16Japanese CarsJun 16, 2012
2012-06-30MangaJun 30, 2012
2012-07-07AkihabaraJul 7, 2012
2012-07-14GotochiJul 14, 2012
2012-07-21SushiJul 21, 2012
2012-08-04Small FactoriesAug 4, 2012
2012-08-11Portable GamesAug 11, 2012
2012-07-08SatoyamaJul 8, 2012
2012-07-15Olympic FeverJul 15, 2012
2012-08-19KaraokeAug 19, 2012
2012-08-26Single CustomersAug 26, 2012
2012-09-02SumoSep 2, 2012
2012-09-16Japanese TreesSep 16, 2012
2012-09-01Pregnancy and ChildbirthSep 1, 2012
2012-10-07Japanese CalligraphyOct 7, 2012
2012-10-21Japanese BeefOct 21, 2012
2012-11-11ToursNov 11, 2012
2012-11-18KyotoNov 18, 2012
2012-12-02DollsDec 2, 2012
2012-12-09JoshiDec 9, 2012
2012-12-23HospitalityDec 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
2013-03-03CraftsmanMar 3, 2013
2013-03-10SaltMar 10, 2013
2013-03-17DonburiMar 17, 2013
2013-03-24Sophisticated StyleMar 24, 2013
2013-04-14THE COOLEST OF THE COOL 2012Apr 14, 2013
2013-04-21HarajukuApr 21, 2013
2013-04-28Station BuildingsApr 28, 2013
2013-05-12ApologyMay 12, 2013
2013-05-26Home CookingMay 26, 2013
2013-06-02DanceJun 2, 2013
2013-06-09BusesJun 9, 2013
2013-06-16Why Japanese People are Stress Tolerant?Jun 16, 2013
2013-06-23Early Childhood EducationJun 23, 2013
2013-07-07Cooling DownJul 7, 2013
2013-07-21CastlesJul 21, 2013
2013-07-28Wabi-SabiJul 28, 2013
2013-08-11AdvertisementsAug 11, 2013
2013-08-18BicyclesAug 18, 2013
2013-09-08RestaurantsSep 8, 2013
2013-09-15Classical Martial ArtsSep 15, 2013
2013-09-22OtoriyoseSep 22, 2013
2013-10-06Japanese PicklesOct 6, 2013
2013-11-17Expressing GratitudeNov 17, 2013
2013-12-01Mt. FujiDec 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
2014-03-02CosplayMar 2, 2014
2014-03-09IzakayaMar 9, 2014
2014-03-16WashokuMar 16, 2014
2014-04-20ConstructionApr 20, 2014
2014-04-27On-line CommunicationApr 27, 2014
2014-05-04StationeryMay 4, 2014
2014-05-25ShinjukuMay 25, 2014
2014-06-01Yuru-charaJun 1, 2014
2014-06-08Local GourmetsJun 8, 2014
2014-06-15Vending MachinesJun 15, 2014
2014-06-22TempuraJun 22, 2014
2014-07-06WrappingJul 6, 2014
2014-08-24ShipsAug 24, 2014
2014-08-31OhenroAug 31, 2014
2014-09-14Local Performing ArtsSep 14, 2014
2014-09-21ImitatingSep 21, 2014
2014-09-28PhotographySep 28, 2014
2014-10-12StonesOct 12, 2014
2014-10-19Strange Customs & Manners in JapanOct 19, 2014
2014-11-09ToysNov 9, 2014
2014-11-16FashionNov 16, 2014
2014-11-23Department StoresNov 23, 2014
2014-12-07NightDec 7, 2014
2014-12-21EggsDec 21, 2014
2014-12-28Hot PotDec 28, 2014

Season 10 / Year 2015

EpisodeNameAirdate
2015-02-01Protection Against the ColdFeb 1, 2015
2015-02-08DogsFeb 8, 2015
2015-03-01Traffic SafetyMar 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
2015-05-09ShinjukuMay 9, 2015
2015-05-16Primary SchoolsMay 16, 2015
2015-05-23Kawaii2015May 23, 2015
2015-06-06Rail TravelJun 6, 2015
2015-06-13YokaiJun 13, 2015
2015-06-20Green TeaJun 20, 2015
2015-06-27Yuru-charaJun 27, 2015
2015-07-04Perception of TimeJul 4, 2015
2015-07-11Local Gourmet DishesJul 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 NumbersSep 5, 2015
2015-09-19WrappingSep 19, 2015
2015-09-26BridgesSep 26, 2015
2015-10-03BeansOct 3, 2015
2015-10-10ShipsOct 10, 2015
2015-10-17Why Japanese People Don't Scold OthersOct 17, 2015
2015-11-14RescuingNov 14, 2015
2015-11-21BaseballNov 21, 2015
2015-12-05Japanese Coffee ShopsDec 5, 2015
2015-12-12OhenroDec 12, 2015
2015-12-19Local Performing ArtsDec 19, 2015
2015-11-15KanazawaNov 15, 2015
2015-11-22Why Don't Japanese Married Couples...?Nov 22, 2015
2015-12-06KimonoDec 6, 2015
2015-12-13NinjaDec 13, 2015
2015-12-20OrganizingDec 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 LivingMar 6, 2016
2016-03-13UniformsMar 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
2016-05-08BentoMay 8, 2016
2016-05-15CatsMay 15, 2016
2016-05-22CosmetologyMay 22, 2016
2016-05-29Best Cools of Japan Chosen by ForeignersMay 29, 2016
2016-06-05Senior CitizensJun 5, 2016
2016-06-22Cool Spots in Kisoji Chosen by Foreigners From Magomejuku to TsumagojukuJun 22, 2016
2016-06-19Japanized Foreign DishesJun 19, 2016
2016-06-26TsukijiJun 26, 2016
2016-07-03Tell Us, Foreigners! Are Japanese 18-Year-Olds Adults?Jul 3, 2016
2016-07-17Leisurely Day TripsJul 17, 2016
2016-07-24Japanese PatternsJul 24, 2016
2016-08-28Big Questions for Foreigners! - Differences in CustomsAug 28, 2016
2016-09-28The Homemakers of JapanSep 28, 2016
2016-09-25SobaSep 25, 2016
2016-10-02BooksOct 2, 2016
2016-10-09GamesOct 9, 2016
2016-11-13MushroomsNov 13, 2016
2016-11-27Japanese TablewareNov 27, 2016
2016-12-04LaundryDec 4, 2016
2016-12-11Volunteer WorkDec 11, 2016
2016-12-18MoneyDec 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 NiigataMar 5, 2017
2017-03-12WasabiMar 12, 2017
2017-03-19Charms of Kyoto Chosen by ForeignersMar 19, 2017
2017-03-26FigurinesMar 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 MuseumsMay 7, 2017
2017-05-14HotelsMay 14, 2017
2017-05-28Marriage Customs & ProceduresMay 28, 2017
2017-06-04TeethJun 4, 2017
2017-06-11Sweets and SnacksJun 11, 2017
2017-06-18BonsaiJun 18, 2017
2017-07-02Boso in the SummerJul 2, 2017
2017-07-09UenoJul 9, 2017
2017-07-16Big Questions for Japanese! Why are Japanese homes XX?Jul 16, 2017
2017-07-23FishingJul 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 SpecialDec 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
2018-03-04SimplificationMar 4, 2018
2018-03-11Disaster PreventionMar 11, 2018
2018-03-18Deep Fried FoodMar 18, 2018
2018-03-25Senpai - Kohai RelationshipsMar 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 TrendsMay 6, 2018
2018-05-13BambooMay 13, 2018
2018-05-20KagurazakaMay 20, 2018
2018-05-27FlowersMay 27, 2018
2018-06-03GyozaJun 3, 2018
2018-06-10Fukui PrefectureJun 10, 2018
2018-07-15Outdoor LifeJul 15, 2018
2018-07-22Yamaguchi PrefectureJul 22, 2018
2018-08-05Showa RetroAug 5, 2018
2018-08-12FabricsAug 12, 2018
2018-09-09Under the Train TracksSep 9, 2018
2018-10-07RepairingOct 7, 2018
2018-10-21MiyazakiOct 21, 2018
2018-11-11Big Questions for Japanese!Nov 11, 2018
2018-11-25Nakano/KoenjiNov 25, 2018
2018-12-02Nara PrefectureDec 2, 2018
2018-12-16That's So Japanese! Part 2Dec 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 PrefectureMay 10, 2019
2019-05-18OnsenMay 18, 2019
2019-06-21Early Childhood EducationJun 21, 2019
2019-06-28Konamon (Flour Foods)Jun 28, 2019
2019-09-27Japanese SwordsSep 27, 2019
2019-10-05Saitama PrefectureOct 5, 2019
2019-10-25SandwichesOct 25, 2019
2019-11-08TyingNov 8, 2019
2019-11-29ZoosNov 29, 2019
2019-12-20SneakersDec 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
2020-03-01SnowMar 1, 2020
2020-03-06Fukushima PrefectureMar 6, 2020
2020-06-20DecorationJun 20, 2020
2020-06-26NamesJun 26, 2020
2020-07-18FermentationJul 18, 2020
2020-08-22RecyclingAug 22, 2020
2020-09-12MusclesSep 12, 2020
2020-10-17CompactOct 17, 2020
2020-10-31Life in the CountrysideOct 31, 2020
2020-12-12School EventsDec 12, 2020
2020-12-25Historical PlaysDec 25, 2020
2020-11-18Edo CultureNov 18, 2020
2020-11-28COVID-19 News that Astounded the WorldNov 28, 2020
2020-09-27Kitchen UtensilsSep 27, 2020

Season 16 / Year 2021

EpisodeNameAirdate
2021-01-08FruitsJan 8, 2021
2021-02-13OsozaiFeb 13, 2021
2021-03-13Fortune TellingMar 13, 2021
2021-04-17TeishokuApr 17, 2021
2021-05-08CharactersMay 8, 2021
2021-05-29Otaku CultureMay 29, 2021
2021-06-19PaperJun 19, 2021
2021-06-26SmilesJun 26, 2021
2021-07-31MedicineJul 31, 2021
2021-08-21Kitchen UtensilsAug 21, 2021
2021-09-11Life on LandSep 11, 2021
2021-10-23TakeoutOct 23, 2021
2021-10-30Musical InstrumentsOct 30, 2021
2021-11-13Edo CultureNov 13, 2021
2021-12-25RoadsDec 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 TeaMay 1, 2022
2022-05-08HaikuMay 8, 2022
2022-05-22MapsMay 22, 2022
2022-06-05SugarJun 5, 2022
2022-06-19Illustrated EncyclopediasJun 19, 2022
2022-07-03"Your City's Lafcadio" SpecialJul 3, 2022
2022-07-10Big Question for Japanese People: Why Do You Do xx In Public?Jul 10, 2022
2022-08-07FestivalsAug 7, 2022
2022-08-21RobotsAug 21, 2022
2022-09-04JomonSep 4, 2022
2022-09-18Second-handSep 18, 2022
2022-10-09SeaweedOct 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
2022-12-04GardeningDec 4, 2022
2022-12-25AccessoriesDec 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 KitakyushuMar 19, 2023
2023-03-26RamenMar 26, 2023
2023-04-02DrivingApr 2, 2023
2023-04-16Wa ModernApr 16, 2023
2023-04-30Hair SalonsApr 30, 2023
2023-05-07Taking ApartMay 7, 2023
2023-05-14International Couple Romance SpecialMay 14, 2023
2023-06-04HikingJun 4, 2023
2023-06-11Dairy ProductsJun 11, 2023
2023-06-18CoffeeJun 18, 2023
2023-06-25SoundsJun 25, 2023
2023-07-16WoodJul 16, 2023
2023-08-13YokochoAug 13, 2023
2023-08-27Experience ConsumptionAug 27, 2023
2023-09-17GuidesSep 17, 2023
2023-09-24OnigiriSep 24, 2023
2023-10-01Foreigners Choose! Cool Japanese Invention SpecialOct 1, 2023
2023-10-08TeppanyakiOct 8, 2023
2023-10-15COOL JAPAN in KochiOct 15, 2023
2023-11-12MasksNov 12, 2023

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