Japanology Plus

Overview

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.

Seasons

Season 1

30 Episodes•2014

Season 2

35 Episodes•2015

Season 3

34 Episodes•2016

Season 4

35 Episodes•2017

Season 5

38 Episodes•2018

Season 6

28 Episodes•2019•

7.0

Season 7

24 Episodes•2020

Season 8

27 Episodes•2021

Season 9

27 Episodes•2022•

7.0

Season 10

23 Episodes•2023

Season 11

24 Episodes•2024

Season 12

24 Episodes•2025

Season 13

2 Episodes•2026