Is The Mark of Beauty coming back?
The Mark of Beauty (2006–2023) on NHK World
The answer: Concluded February 6, 2023.
13seasons
136episodes
About The Mark of Beauty
Beauty in all things. From the ancient to the new, exploring the beauty to be discovered in the places, objects, arts and craft of Japan's daily life.
The Mark of Beauty episode schedule
136 aired
Aired · 136
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2023 | S2023·E1 | Edomae Sushi |
| December 5, 2022 | S2022·E9 | Scissors |
| October 31, 2022 | S2022·E8 | Hanko Stamps |
| October 3, 2022 | S2022·E7 | Musical Instruments of Japan |
| August 7, 2022 | S2022·E6 | The Fragrance of Japan |
| July 3, 2022 | S2022·E5 | Crane |
| June 5, 2022 | S2022·E4 | Glass |
| May 1, 2022 | S2022·E3 | Lamp |
| March 6, 2022 | S2022·E2 | Window |
| January 2, 2022 | S2022·E1 | Tsumugi |
| December 5, 2021 | S2021·E8 | Smoked Food |
| October 10, 2021 | S2021·E7 | Netsuke |
| August 1, 2021 | S2021·E6 | Buddhist Sculpture |
| July 19, 2021 | S2021·E5 | Soba Noodles |
| May 3, 2021 | S2021·E4 | Maiko |
| March 29, 2021 | S2021·E3 | Japanese Lacquer |
| February 7, 2021 | S2021·E2 | Ichimatsu Pattern |
| January 31, 2021 | S2021·E1 | Mushrooms of Japan |
| December 13, 2020 | S2020·E15 | Zori Sandals |
| December 6, 2020 | S2020·E14 | Japanese Sword |
| November 1, 2020 | S2020·E13 | Ice |
| October 25, 2020 | S2020·E12 | Wasarasa |
| October 4, 2020 | S2020·E11 | Bingata: The Spirit of the Ryukyu Islands |
| September 6, 2020 | S2020·E10 | Stairs |
| August 9, 2020 | S2020·E9 | Miniatures |
| June 28, 2020 | S2020·E8 | Shigaraki Ware |
| June 21, 2020 | S2020·E7 | Tango Chirimen |
| June 14, 2020 | S2020·E6 | Globe |
| May 3, 2020 | S2020·E5 | Fragrances of Early Spring |
| April 5, 2020 | S2020·E4 | Hot Japanese Spices |
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| March 29, 2020 | S2020·E3 | Sake |
| February 9, 2020 | S2020·E2 | Chocolate |
| February 2, 2020 | S2020·E1 | Copperware |
| December 8, 2019 | S2019·E16 | Toki: Japanese Crested Ibis |
| December 1, 2019 | S2019·E15 | Mashiko Ware |
| November 3, 2019 | S2019·E14 | Dashi Broth |
| October 13, 2019 | S2019·E13 | Beer |
| October 6, 2019 | S2019·E12 | Somen Noodles |
| August 11, 2019 | S2019·E11 | Summer Sweets |
| August 4, 2019 | S2019·E10 | Origami |
| June 30, 2019 | S2019·E9 | Anko |
| June 16, 2019 | S2019·E8 | Japanese Knives |
| June 9, 2019 | S2019·E7 | Kyoto Tea Bowls |
| June 2, 2019 | S2019·E6 | Kyoju: Massive Trees |
| May 5, 2019 | S2019·E5 | Churches in Japan |
| April 7, 2019 | S2019·E4 | Kyoto Townhouse |
| March 31, 2019 | S2019·E3 | Men's Kimono |
| February 18, 2019 | S2019·E2 | Persimmon |
| February 11, 2019 | S2019·E1 | Bizen Ware |
| December 17, 2018 | S2018·E15 | Shoes for Men |
| December 10, 2018 | S2018·E14 | Chopsticks |
| November 5, 2018 | S2018·E13 | Embroidery |
| October 15, 2018 | S2018·E12 | Tiles |
| October 8, 2018 | S2018·E11 | Library |
| September 3, 2018 | S2018·E10 | Chair |
| August 6, 2018 | S2018·E9 | Bashofu Fabric |
| July 2, 2018 | S2018·E8 | Ekiben Box Lunch |
| June 18, 2018 | S2018·E7 | Roof |
| June 11, 2018 | S2018·E6 | Kiriko Cut Glass |
| May 7, 2018 | S2018·E5 | Shogi |
| April 9, 2018 | S2018·E4 | Irori Hearth |
| April 2, 2018 | S2018·E3 | Shojin Cuisine |
| February 19, 2018 | S2018·E2 | Zoni New Year's Soup |
| February 12, 2018 | S2018·E1 | Dashi Festival Floats |
| December 18, 2017 | S2017·E14 | Sky |
| December 11, 2017 | S2017·E13 | Spring Water |
| October 16, 2017 | S2017·E12 | Kura Storehouse |
| October 9, 2017 | S2017·E11 | Jade |
| August 14, 2017 | S2017·E10 | Breakfast at the Inn |
| August 7, 2017 | S2017·E9 | Rakugo Storytelling of Tokyo |
| July 3, 2017 | S2017·E8 | Kyo-Yuzen |
| June 19, 2017 | S2017·E7 | Tobe Ware |
| June 12, 2017 | S2017·E6 | Hanger |
| May 30, 2017 | S2017·E5 | Japanese Schoolhouse |
| May 1, 2017 | S2017·E4 | Japanese Knives |
| April 10, 2017 | S2017·E3 | Lacquerware |
| April 3, 2017 | S2017·E2 | Bamboo |
| February 20, 2017 | S2017·E1 | Bonsai |
| December 12, 2016 | S2016·E9 | Button |
| December 5, 2016 | S2016·E8 | Sanadahimo Cord |
| November 7, 2016 | S2016·E7 | Sanshin of Okinawa |
| October 10, 2016 | S2016·E6 | Noren Curtain |
| October 3, 2016 | S2016·E5 | Kirikane Decoration |
| August 8, 2016 | S2016·E4 | Windows |
| August 1, 2016 | S2016·E3 | Kyoto Confections |
| July 4, 2016 | S2016·E2 | Shears and Scissors |
| June 13, 2016 | S2016·E1 | Sakan Plastering |
| May 18, 2015 | S2015·E6 | Confectionary of Kanazawa |
| March 30, 2015 | S2015·E3 | Cats Galore |
| February 9, 2015 | S2015·E2 | Iron Kettle |
| January 19, 2015 | S2015·E1 | Traditional Shoji Screens and Doors |
| December 29, 2014 | S2014·E13 | Kyoto Tofu |
| November 24, 2014 | S2014·E12 | Engawa Veranda |
| November 17, 2014 | S2014·E11 | Air Plants |
| October 27, 2014 | S2014·E10 | The Shikoku Pilgrimage |
| October 20, 2014 | S2014·E9 | Summer Kimono, Yukata in Kyoto |
| September 29, 2014 | S2014·E8 | Indigo Dyeing |
| September 22, 2014 | S2014·E7 | Mamezara |
| September 5, 2014 | S2014·E38 | 「お月見」 （アンコール） |
| July 28, 2014 | S2014·E6 | Striped Cotton Kimonos |
| July 21, 2014 | S2014·E5 | Flowers of Kamakura Temples |
| June 30, 2014 | S2014·E4 | Sushi Journeys |
| June 23, 2014 | S2014·E3 | Satsuma Ware |
| May 26, 2014 | S2014·E2 | Camellia - Harbinger of Spring |
| May 19, 2014 | S2014·E1 | Girls' Festival Dolls |
| March 6, 2014 | S2014·E16 | 「梅」 （アンコール） |
| March 21, 2013 | S2013·E3 | The Donabe pot |
| February 21, 2013 | S2013·E2 | Kanazawa Confections |
| January 24, 2013 | S2013·E1 | Hasami Ware |
| December 20, 2012 | S2012·E12 | Sashimi |
| November 22, 2012 | S2012·E11 | Bento - Packed Meals |
| September 27, 2012 | S2012·E10 | Nebuta of Aomori |
| September 20, 2012 | S2012·E9 | Old houses of Tohoku |
| September 13, 2012 | S2012·E8 | Okinawan Houses |
| August 23, 2012 | S2012·E7 | Summer Kimono |
| July 19, 2012 | S2012·E6 | Nodate - A Japanese Picnic |
| June 28, 2012 | S2012·E5 | Linen |
| June 21, 2012 | S2012·E4 | The Lord's Garden |
| May 24, 2012 | S2012·E3 | Stone Pavement |
| April 26, 2012 | S2012·E2 | Tsumugi Kimono |
| April 19, 2012 | S2012·E1 | Torii |
| July 14, 2006 | S2006·E15 | 風鈴 |
| July 7, 2006 | S2006·E14 | 切子 |
| June 30, 2006 | S2006·E13 | 円空と木喰 |
| June 23, 2006 | S2006·E12 | 掛け軸入門 表具 |
| June 16, 2006 | S2006·E11 | 金魚 |
| June 9, 2006 | S2006·E10 | 根付（ねつけ） |
| June 2, 2006 | S2006·E9 | 明治の洋館 |
| May 26, 2006 | S2006·E8 | 朝鮮王朝時代の家具（李朝家具） |
| May 19, 2006 | S2006·E7 | 瓦屋根 |
| May 12, 2006 | S2006·E6 | 魯山人の器 |
| May 5, 2006 | S2006·E5 | 良寛の書 |
| April 28, 2006 | S2006·E4 | 古民家 |
| April 21, 2006 | S2006·E3 | アールヌーヴォーのガラス |
| April 14, 2006 | S2006·E2 | 盆栽 |
| April 7, 2006 | S2006·E1 | 古伊万里 染付 |