Japanese Style Originator

Wafū Sōhonke (和風総本家) was a TV program which was produced by TV Osaka and aired on the TV Tokyo network. An edited version is shown on the Netflix streaming service, using the title "Japanese Style Originator". The show also airs with English subtitles on Nippon Golden Network.[1][2]

Introduction

The programme mainly focuses on introducing Japanese etiquette, food, tradition, culture, and conventions. The format of the show follows a question. Panelists have to solve the answers in a set time and score points if they get the answers correct. In Japan, the programme has an entertainment classification of "Wa".

The show original broadcast as a "Japanese style test", shown on the "Sunday Big Variety" timeslot. On November 4, 2007, the production station was changed from TV Tokyo to affiliate TV Osaka. Once transferred, the program title was changed to "Japanese Style Originator", broadcasting from February 18, 2008 (Monday) 19:00-20:48 ( JST ). From April 14 of the same year , regular broadcasting started every Monday at 20:00-20:54 (JST), and from October 2009, the timeslot was changed to every Thursday at 21:00-21:54 (JST). The programmes tenure of 10-and-a-half-years until March 2020, is considered in Japan as the second longest record after "Thursday Western Painting Theater".

Since around 2011, remote segments focusing on specific themes and topics are mainly held, especially many times about Japanese craftsmen, and several introductions of Japanese etiquette and tradition. In most episodes, a final narration is performed at the end of the segment to finalise the theme.

Since the October 8th “ Thursday 8 o'clock concert ~ Masterpiece! Nippon no Uta ” broadcast, the show became extremely popualr in Japan[3].

On June 29, 2012, the message of condolences was written on the official website in response to the death of Takeo Chii, who appeared regularly on the programme since the programme's inception until his last appearance on February 16, 2012[4]. On February 8, 2018, the first collaboration with "a clinic where a doctor can be found" was performed, featuring Takahiro Higashi , Hisako Manda , Kazuya Masuda (TV Tokyo announcer at the time).

A two-hour special was broadcast on September 20, 2018, representing the end of season one. The host, Kazuya Masuda, did not return for Season 2.

From October 11, 2018, the name of the show was changed to "Japanese Style Originator - 2nd generation" and the set was updated[5]. With the new season, Suzuki Fuku (child actor) joins as a new regular performer [6]. Suzuki and Manta Higashi would remain in the studio, commenting, while watching the remote segements with the other casts and craftsmen in the studio recording. The quiz segment of the show was abolished, but quizzes such as "Let's spot Nippon!" continued to be held in the form of mini corners.

The program officially ended its broadcast on March 19th, 2020 [7].

Cast
  • Kazuya Masuda (the MC / 2008 - 2018)
  • Takeo Chii (2008-2012)
  • Hisako Manda (2008-2020)
  • Takahiro Azuma (2008-2020)
  • Takahiro Higashi (2012-2020)
  • Fuku Suzuki (2018-2020)
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References
  1. https://www.thehawaiiherald.com/ngn-digital-channel-677-5/
  2. https://www.netflix.com/title/80159732
  3. Video Research Ltd. https://archive.is/20130525072045/http://www.videor.co.jp/data/ratedata/backnum/2012/vol37.htm. Retrieved May 25, 2013. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. "日本経済新聞 電子版 (in Japanese)". Retrieved 8 April 2019.
  5. ""Wafu Sohonke" renewal...Fuku Suzuki as a new regular". Sankei News. September 27, 2018. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
  6. "Wafu Sohonke Renewal from October, Fuku Suzuki is a new regular". Sponichianex. September 7, 2018. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  7. "2nd generation Japanese style headquarters broadcast ends on March 19th". Nikkan Sports Newspaper. Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)
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