Series · Talk, Documentary

Japanology Plus (2014)Specials

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.

Writers

Adam Fulford, Satomi Furukawa, Naoko Tomita

Network

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Country

Japan

Language

Japanese

First aired

April 3, 2014

Status

Returning

Next episode

S13E20 · October 29, 2026