Japanology Plus

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.

This production, originally released in 2014, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Documentary series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary, Talk genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.4 across its 13 seasons.

• Storyline Highlights:
• • Explores themes within Documentary and Talk.
• • Produced in Japan.
• • Original Language: English.