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Japanology Plus (2014)

  • Apr 3, 2014
  • 13 seasons · 369 episodes
  • NR

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About This Series

Japanology Plus is a documentary and talk series. Its leading cast includes Peter Barakan, Emma Howard and Matt Alt. It premiered on April 3, 2014 on NHK WORLD-JAPAN. TMDB lists 13 seasons and 369 episodes so far and is listed as a returning series. Its original language is Japanese.

Synopsis

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.

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Time to finish
About 172 hours, based on 369 episodes at 28 minutes each
Ending
Ongoing: more episodes are expected
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
Japanese (subtitles or a dub may be needed)

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Cast

  • Peter Barakan Self - Host 369 episodes
  • Emma Howard Self - Narrator (voice) 289 episodes
  • Matt Alt Self - Reporter in Plus One 197 episodes
  • Kanako Sachno Self - Narrator (voice) 36 episodes
  • Kyle Card Self - Plus One Host 20 episodes
  • Kanoa Self - Reporter in Plus One 2 episodes
  • Chieko Mukasa Self - Food Journalist 2 episodes
  • Chad Mullane Self - Comedian 2 episodes
  • David McMahon Self - Reporter in Plus One 1 episode
  • Matt Schley Self - Reporter in Plus One 1 episode
  • Vinay Murthy Self - Reporter in Plus One 1 episode
  • Lemi Duncan Self - Reporter in Plus One 1 episode
  • Hiroshi Tashiro Self - Expert 1 episode
  • Masahiko Urano Self - Expert 1 episode
  • Kenichiro Senoo Self - Expert 1 episode
  • Yoshihiro Senda Self - Expert 1 episode
  • Elizabeth Suzuki Self 1 episode
  • Everett Kennedy Brown Self 1 episode

Seasons

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