Japanology Plus

Japanology Plus 2014

7.80

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.

2014

Journeys in Japan

Journeys in Japan 2010

9.00

Journeys in Japan provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan. English-speaking visitors travel the length of the country, exploring the culture, meeting the local people, visiting historic sites and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

2010

Dive in Tokyo

Dive in Tokyo 2022

1

Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to discover the real Tokyo as we dive into its historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way.

2022

Core Kyoto

Core Kyoto 2013

5.00

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

2013

Magical Japanese

Magical Japanese 2021

10.00

Explore the richness and depth of the Japanese language and discover how words and expressions reflect history, culture and the natural world.

2021

Through the Kitchen Window

Through the Kitchen Window 2018

1

These short documentaries take an intimate look at the lifestyles and culinary passions of people across Japan. Their stories are sure to warm the heart and whet the appetite.

2018

Japanology Plus mini

Japanology Plus mini 2020

1

A five-minute series where you can explore a wide variety of Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.

2020

Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE

Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE 2018

1

Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as Edo. More than a million people enjoyed life in this small but abundant city. They live on in ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Each episode is a deep dive into a single print, and an exploration of the soul of Old Tokyo. We examine works by artists like Hokusai and Hiroshige not just for their aesthetic and historical value, but for the stories they tell of everyday life. That is how the people of Edo themselves enjoyed this mass-produced medium.

2018

A Culture Built with Wood

A Culture Built with Wood 2022

1

Forests cover close to 70 percent of Japan's land area. Japan's climate varies significantly from north to south, making it home to diverse forests. These forests have been an intrinsic part of Japanese culture since time immemorial.

2022

Explore Japan

Explore Japan 2016

1

Japan continues to thrive as it incorporates cultural elements of music, fashion, cuisine, sports, arts and science from around the world. People’s encounters trigger the fusion of Japan’s and the world’s diverse culture, unceasingly producing a myriad of new phenomena and events. This series will feature how various culture in modern Japan and overseas blend together and influence each other.

2016