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.
About Japanology Plus (2014)
First broadcast in 2014, Japanology Plus is a documentary and talk show aired by NHK WORLD-JAPAN. The main cast includes Peter Barakan. The show has 13 seasons and 365 episodes and is currently listed as "Returning Series" with the most recent episode airing on August 20, 2026. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 on TMDB from 5 votes.
To watch Japanology Plus online, select the season and episode you want, click Watch Now and pick a server. MyFlixer streams all episodes in HD with no registration. Fans of the show also watch Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, Nature and Doctor Who Confidential.
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