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Japanology Plus

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.

2014 |11 Seasons  | 28m |  Documentary, Talk

Cast

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Peter Barakan

Self - Host

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Emma Howard

Self - Narrator (voice)

Seasons List

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Specials

2014

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Season 1

2014

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Season 2

2015

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Season 3

2016

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Season 4

2017

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Season 5

2018

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Season 6

2019

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Season 7

2020

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Season 8

2021

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Season 9

2022

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Season 10

2023

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Season 11

2024

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Creator

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Status

Returning Series

Languages

English, Japanese

Network

NHK WORLD-JAPAN