

TV ShowReturning SeriesDocumentaryTalk
Japanology Plus
Rating6.4/10
First Air2014
Seasons13
Episodes349
Votes5
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.
First Aired
April 3, 2014
Last Aired
December 18, 2025
Original Language
ja
Popularity
11
Type
Documentary
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Production Companies
NHK
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