Japanology Plus
6.4
5 votes
2014–
13 seasons
~28m/ep
Documentary
Talk
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.
Top cast
Seasons
Season 1
30 episodes · 2014
Season 2
35 episodes · 2015
Season 3
34 episodes · 2016
Season 4
35 episodes · 2017
Season 5
38 episodes · 2018
Season 6
28 episodes · 2019
Season 7
24 episodes · 2020
Season 8
27 episodes · 2021
Season 9
27 episodes · 2022
Season 10
23 episodes · 2023
Season 11
24 episodes · 2024
Season 12
24 episodes · 2025
Season 13
16 episodes · 2026
Details
Status
Returning Series
First aired
April 3, 2014
Last aired
August 20, 2026
Seasons
13
Episodes
365
Networks
NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Language
English, Japanese
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