The World Unknown to Matsuko
2019年
A talk show in which experts from a variety of specialty fields are invited to introduce a surprising and "deep" world unbeknownst to MC Matsuko and viewers.
Where to Watch The World Unknown to Matsuko • 2019年
42 Episodes
- "The World of Dried Fruit" "The World of Kokeshi Dolls"E9
"The World of Dried Fruit" "The World of Kokeshi Dolls"Mr Kojima, a third-generation owner of a specialist dried fruit shop who has tasted over 1,000 varieties, talks about the latest trends in dried fruit. Siblings Jun and Maiko Watanabe, who own a collection of 3,000 kokeshi dolls, spoke to us about their curious hobby. - "The World of Sesame" "The World of Moss"E15
"The World of Sesame" "The World of Moss"Katsunori Fukahori, who has been eating sesame seeds with every meal for 21 years, introduces some new aspects of sesame's appeal. Yoshinobu Ishikura, who has been passionate about moss for 15 years, speaks enthusiastically about the beauty and resilience of moss, as well as some of its lesser-known charms. - "The World of Asparagus" "The World of Fountain Pen Ink"E16
"The World of Asparagus" "The World of Fountain Pen Ink"Hiroshi Uchiyama, a man who eats 3,000 spears of asparagus a year, speak about the appeal of this spring vegetable, which is currently in season. Ken Takeda, a man who hand-makes sample books featuring 2,000 types of fountain pen ink, about its appeal of ink and the growing attention it is attracting from the stationary industry. - Frying pans & HydrangeasE17
Frying pans & HydrangeasYuta Iida, who appeared in the 2016 programme ‘The World of Graters' speaks to us this time about frying pans. He uses 40 different types of frying pans at home! We asked Dr Kunihiko Kawarada, the ‘Hydrangea Expert’, to tell us about the charms of hydrangeas. Hydrangeas are not just beautiful to look at; they’re also easy to grow at home. - Contemporary Art & Cuckoo ClocksE21
Contemporary Art & Cuckoo ClocksSelf-described "world's poorest collector" Daisuke Miyatsu maintains that you don’t have to be rich to buy contemporary art. He shares advice on how even office workers can afford contemporary art, how to spot up-and-coming artists, and introduces some of their works. Yosuke Serizawa, who describes cuckoo clocks not as devices for telling the time but as "pets that soothe you through sight, sound and touch" introduces a selection of cuckoo clocks ranging from the charming classics to more modern variants. - Onion Rings and Chilli PeppersE23
Onion Rings and Chilli PeppersWe spoke to Yasuhiro Okura, who draws parallels between onion rings and his own dramatic life story, and he shared his passionate feelings about them with us. A man, alias Mr. Isho, introduces some spicy yet delicious chilli dishes that allow you to savour the chilli’s natural flavour. - Banana Juice & White T-ShirtsE25
Banana Juice & White T-ShirtsWe spoke to Eri Noda—a woman who has dedicated her life to banana juice—about the appeal of banana juice. It turns out that the taste of the juice varies considerably depending on where the bananas are grown. We spoke to Takuya Natsume—a man who wears a white T-shirt every single day of the year—about his favourite white T-shirts. - Furikake & Cat PhotosE34
Furikake & Cat PhotosShintaro Matsue, the man bringing 'furikake'—a condiment for rice popular in Japan—to the world, discusses the latest trends in furikake. Yusuke Yuzawa and Akiyo Ogawa, a couple who specialise in cat photography, have share a wealth of utterly adorable cat photos that will captivate you at first glance. - Cheesecake & HourglassesE36
Cheesecake & HourglassesWe were utterly captivated by Hironobu Fukuda, the man who has tasted and compared 12,000 different types of cake. He shared with us the ultimate way to enjoy cheesecake, as well as his top three recommendations for classic varieties: ‘rare’, ‘soufflé’ and ‘baked’. Akemi Wada, who says the greatest charm of an hourglass is that ‘even though it’s a clock, you can forget the time’, appeared on the programme.