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Season 1 Episode 7: Yohaku

The art of Japanese culture lies not only in what's present, but also in the intentional absence of elements, known as "yohaku". This concept is woven into various aspects of Japanese life, from art to architecture, clothing to cuisine.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Anonymous Design

1. Anonymous Design

Aired: Apr 2, 2015

Naoto Fukasawa, a renowned Japanese product designer, suggests that effective...

Episode 2 Railway Design

2. Railway Design

Aired: Apr 9, 2015

Japan's railway system, developed from imported Western technology, has evolv...

Episode 3 Avant-garde

3. Avant-garde

Aired: May 7, 2015

Japanese culture boasts a lesser-known, edgy side, characterized by extravaga...

Episode 4 Flowers

4. Flowers

Aired: May 14, 2015

Japan's 4 seasons have inspired numerous floral designs in art and everyday i...

Episode 5 Shitsuraeru

5. Shitsuraeru

Aired: Jun 4, 2015

In the world of Japanese design, "Shitsuraeru" is a unique concept where obje...

Episode 6 Printing

6. Printing

Aired: Jun 11, 2015

As digital media dominates modern life, a renewed interest in traditional pri...

Episode 7 Yohaku

7. Yohaku

Aired: Jul 2, 2015

The art of Japanese culture lies not only in what's present, but also in the ...

Episode 8 Reality & Fiction

8. Reality & Fiction

Aired: Aug 6, 2015

A centuries-old Japanese theory posits that true beauty resides in the space ...

Episode 9 Furumai

9. Furumai

Aired: Aug 13, 2015

Next episode, we'll delve into the fascinating world of design, where the phy...

Episode 10 Regeneration

10. Regeneration

Aired: Sep 3, 2015

Japan's centuries-old expertise in making the most of limited resources has l...

Episode 12 Special Selections

12. Special Selections

Aired: Oct 1, 2015

Discoveries from Japan's design scene, featuring Andy and Shaula, are showcas...

Episode 13 Floating

13. Floating

Aired: Oct 8, 2015

Japan's centuries-old "floating" aesthetic in architecture and the arts is ch...

Episode 14 Miniaturization

14. Miniaturization

Aired: Nov 5, 2015

Japanese culture has long celebrated the art of miniaturization, from bonsai ...

Episode 15 Bento

15. Bento

Aired: Nov 12, 2015

The popularity of bento has led to its inclusion in global dictionaries, with...

Episode 16 Homage

16. Homage

Aired: Dec 3, 2015

Celebrated cross-platform artist Hiroshi Sugimoto reimagines traditional Japa...

Episode 17 Light and Shadow

17. Light and Shadow

Aired: Dec 10, 2015

Japanese buildings feature long eaves that block direct sunlight, filling roo...

Info about Design Talks Plus

Seasons: 9

Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Genres:Documentary