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 & Episodes
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5
Season 6
Season 7
Season 8
Season 9
Season 10
Season 11
Season 12
Season 13
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Peter Barakan
Self - Host
Emma Howard
Self - Narrator (voice)
Matt Alt
Self - Reporter in Plus One
Kanako Sachno
Self - Narrator (voice)
Kyle Card
Self - Plus One Host
Kanoa
Self - Reporter in Plus One
Chieko Mukasa
Self - Food Journalist
Chad Mullane
Self - Comedian
David McMahon
Self - Reporter in Plus One
Matt Schley
Self - Reporter in Plus One
Vinay Murthy
Self - Reporter in Plus One
Lemi Duncan
Self - Reporter in Plus One
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Japanology Plus has 13 seasons with 349 episodes.
Japanology Plus premiered on April 3, 2014.
Yes, Japanology Plus is currently ongoing with new episodes.
Japanology Plus originally aired on NHK WORLD-JAPAN. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Japanology Plus has a rating of 6.4/10 based on user reviews.
Japanology Plus is classified as Documentary, Talk.