Japanology Plus
TV
Type
2014
Year
13 Seasons
Seasons
★ 6.4
Rating
Documentary / Talk
Genre
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.
Episodes
1. Bathhouses
2. Ramen
3. Mt. Fuji
4. Shogi
5. Cherry Trees
6. Akihabara
7. Wagashi
8. Ninja
9. Rice
10. Castles
11. Japanophiles: Elizabeth Suzuki
12. Japanophiles: Everett Kennedy Brown
13. Japanophiles: Carolin Eckhardt
14. Karaoke Boxes
15. Bento
16. Bamboo
17. Taiko Drums
18. Tsukiji Market
19. Festivals
20. Japanese Gardens
21. Origami
22. Buddhist Statues
23. Yokai
24. Shinkansen
25. Lessons for Life
26. Robots
27. Sports Days
28. Bonsai
29. Sushi
30. Geisha
Cast

Peter Barakan
Self - Host