Japanology Plus
2014 ★ 6.4 13 Seasons JA
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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 …
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Ep 1 2014-04-03
Bathhouses
Japanese public bathhouses, also called sento. From the outside, some of them look like Shinto …
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Ep 2 2014-04-10
Ramen
Ramen is one of Japan's favorite foods. Broth, noodles and toppings are the 3 elements, …
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Ep 3 2014-04-17
Mt. Fuji
Mt. Fuji is Japan's tallest peak. Its beauty changes from season to season, from day …
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Ep 4 2014-04-24
Shogi
Maneuver your pieces to capture the opponent's king - that's the essence of shogi, Japan's …
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Cherry Trees
Ep 5 2014-05-01
Cherry Trees
Springtime in Japan means cherry trees in bloom. Cherry blossoms flower gloriously, but briefly, then …
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Ep 6 2014-05-08
Akihabara
Akihabara, with its mix of gadgets and geekdom, is a one-of-a-kind experience. Shops selling everything …
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Ep 7 2014-05-15
Wagashi
Wagashi, Japan's traditional sweets. Each colorful, exquisite morsel contains a clear sense of the season …
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Ep 8 2014-05-22
Ninja
Under cover of darkness, moving by stealth, ninja used superb physical skill and special equipment …
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Ep 9 2014-05-29
Rice
From sushi to sake, rice is an absolutely essential part of Japanese cuisine. Appliance makers …
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Ep 10 2014-06-05
Castles
Japan's castles are masterworks of wood and stone. They bristled with defences and functioned as …
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Ep 11 2014-07-03
Japanophiles: Elizabeth Suzuki
This time, we present an installment of our special talk-show series Japanophiles, which features lively …
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Ep 12 2014-07-10
Japanophiles: Everett Kennedy Brown
This time, we present another of our special talk-show series Japanophiles, which features lively interviews …
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Ep 13 2014-07-17
Japanophiles: Carolin Eckhardt
This time, we present an installment of our special talk-show series Japanophiles, which features lively …
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Ep 14 2014-08-07
Karaoke Boxes
Microphone in hand, tens of millions of people in Japan belt out songs in private …
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Ep 15 2014-08-14
Bento
Bento are portable boxes of food, typically composed of rice, protein-rich main dishes, and vegetables …
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Ep 16 2014-08-21
Bamboo
Through the ages, bamboo has been profoundly important to Japan's industry, culture and everyday life. …
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Ep 17 2014-09-04
Taiko Drums
Japan's taiko drums—made in many shapes and sizes, played at various occasions—are an ancient heritage. …
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Ep 18 2014-09-11
Tsukiji Market
Tokyo's Tsukiji Market is the world's largest fish market - hundreds of kinds of seafood …
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Ep 19 2014-09-18
Festivals
Festivals are held in every region of Japan throughout the year. The oldest date back …
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Ep 20 2014-09-25
Japanese Gardens
This time on Japanology Plus, our theme is Japanese gardens, compact evocations of nature's majesty. …
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Ep 21 2014-10-02
Origami
Origami, the traditional Japanese art of creating objects by folding paper. It's a classic pastime …
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Ep 22 2014-10-09
Buddhist Statues
Japanese Buddhist statues come in countless shapes and forms, and they are not just objects …
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Yokai
Ep 23 2014-10-16
Yokai
Yokai: the collective name for all sorts of bizarre creatures and supernatural phenomena in Japanese …
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Ep 24 2014-10-23
Shinkansen
The Shinkansen is Japan's bullet train system. Since it debuted 50 years ago as the …
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Ep 25 2014-11-06
Lessons for Life
Whether it's learning about a traditional custom, or a newly popular sport, people in Japan …
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Ep 26 2014-11-13
Robots
Japan is a robotics superpower. There are approximately 300,000 industrial robots at work in Japan—that's …
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Ep 27 2014-11-20
Sports Days
Sports days are all-day athletic meets held annually at schools in Japan—pretty much every Japanese …
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Ep 28 2014-12-04
Bonsai
With just one plant in one pot, you can create your own personal vision of …
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Ep 29 2014-12-11
Sushi
Sushi is basically vinegared rice topped with something else—usually seafood. Simple ingredients, but proper preparation …
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Ep 30 2014-12-18
Geisha
A private banquet in the company of geisha is considered the ultimate in elegant hospitality. …
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First Air Date
2014-04-03
Last Air Date
2026-08-06
Status
Returning Series
Language
JA
Seasons
13
Total Episodes
363
Episode Runtime
28 min
Rating
6.4 / 10
Votes
5
Network
NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Studio
NHK, NHK Educational
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