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.
Cast
Peter Barakan
Self - Host
Seasons & Episodes
1. Bathhouses
2014-04-03
2. Ramen
2014-04-10
3. Mt. Fuji
2014-04-17
4. Shogi
2014-04-24
5. Cherry Trees
2014-05-01
6. Akihabara
2014-05-08
7. Wagashi
2014-05-15
8. Ninja
2014-05-22
9. Rice
2014-05-29
10. Castles
2014-06-05
11. Japanophiles: Elizabeth Suzuki
2014-07-03
12. Japanophiles: Everett Kennedy Brown
2014-07-10
13. Japanophiles: Carolin Eckhardt
2014-07-17
14. Karaoke Boxes
2014-08-07
15. Bento
2014-08-14
16. Bamboo
2014-08-21
17. Taiko Drums
2014-09-04
18. Tsukiji Market
2014-09-11
19. Festivals
2014-09-18
20. Japanese Gardens
2014-09-25
21. Origami
2014-10-02
22. Buddhist Statues
2014-10-09
23. Yokai
2014-10-16
24. Shinkansen
2014-10-23
25. Lessons for Life
2014-11-06
26. Robots
2014-11-13
27. Sports Days
2014-11-20
28. Bonsai
2014-12-04
29. Sushi
2014-12-11
30. Geisha
2014-12-18