Overview - Japanology Plus

Date of release

Genres

  • Documentary
  • Talk

Spoken Languages

  • English
  • 日本語

Production companies

  • Name: NHK

    Production country Japan

  • Name: NHK Educational

    Production country Japan

Overview

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.

Seasons

  • Name: Specials

    Episode: 1

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  • Name: Season 1

    Episode: 30

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  • Name: Season 2

    Episode: 35

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  • Name: Season 3

    Episode: 34

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  • Name: Season 4

    Episode: 35

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  • Name: Season 5

    Episode: 38

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  • Name: Season 6

    Episode: 28

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  • Name: Season 7

    Episode: 24

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  • Name: Season 8

    Episode: 27

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