

Japanology Plus
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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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
Season 7
24 episodes
2020
Season 8
27 episodes
2021
Season 9
27 episodes
2022
Season 10
23 episodes
2023
Season 11
24 episodes
2024

Season 12
24 episodes
2025

Season 13
7 episodes
2026
