Japanology Plus
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Synopsis
Host Peter Barakan delves into various aspects of Japanese culture; exploring practices, history, and modern innovations in such areas as ramen, rice, sushi, geisha, bonsai, and so much more. Local experts discuss their passions at fascinating length, and American Japanophile Matt Alt experiences the food, practices, and cultures in each episode in depth. Viewers will finish each half hour episode with a new understanding of an area of Japanese life through demonstrative videos and explanations, all delivered respectfully and true to the Japanese way of life.
Details
- April 3, 2014
- Returning Series
- Japan
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- 368
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
Seasons
- Season 1 · episodes: 30 · 2014
- Season 2 · episodes: 35 · 2015
- Season 3 · episodes: 34 · 2016
- Season 4 · episodes: 35 · 2017
- Season 5 · episodes: 38 · 2018
- Season 6 · episodes: 28 · 2019
- Season 7 · episodes: 24 · 2020
- Season 8 · episodes: 27 · 2021
- Season 9 · episodes: 27 · 2022
- Season 10 · episodes: 23 · 2023
- Season 11 · episodes: 24 · 2024
- Season 12 · episodes: 24 · 2025
- Season 13 · episodes: 19 · 2026
Cast
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Peter BarakanSelf - Host -
Emma HowardSelf - Guest -
Matt AltSelf - Guest -
Kanako SachnoSelf - Narrator (voice) -
Kyle CardSelf - Guest -
KanoaSelf - Reporter in Plus One
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Chieko MukasaSelf - Food Journalist
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Chad MullaneSelf - Comedian -
David McMahonSelf - Reporter in Plus One
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Matt SchleySelf - Reporter in Plus One
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Vinay MurthySelf - Reporter in Plus One -
Lemi DuncanSelf - Reporter in Plus One
