Japanology Plus
2014 to present Documentary, Talk 13 seasons
TMDB rating 6.4/10 Between seasons
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.
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Cast and details
Peter BarakanSelf - Host
Emma HowardSelf - Narrator (voice)
Matt AltSelf - Reporter in Plus One
Kanako SachnoSelf - Narrator (voice)
Kyle CardSelf - Guest- KanoaSelf - Reporter in Plus One
- Chieko MukasaSelf - Food Journalist
Chad MullaneSelf - Comedian- David McMahonSelf - Reporter in Plus One
- Matt SchleySelf - Reporter in Plus One
Vinay MurthySelf - Reporter in Plus One
Lemi DuncanSelf - Reporter in Plus One
- Network
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- First aired
- Apr 3, 2014
- Latest episode
- Oct 15, 2026
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