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Japanology Plus

Japanology Plus

6.4 IMDb tt3814338 2014 Documentary · Talk

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.

Cast

Peter Barakan

Episodes 30

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