Japanology Plus
NR
8.6
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.
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- Cast:
- Peter Barakan , Emma Howard
Episode 8 : Japanophiles: Nicoleta Oprisan
May. 09,2024
Nicoleta Oprisan from Romania is highly skilled at ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging. In a Japanophiles interview, she speaks about ikebana's power to communicate without words.
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Episode 7 : New Roles for Vacant Homes
April. 25,2024
Japan's many vacant homes are being used as investments, hotel rooms and opportunities for creative renovation. We discover ways to reimagine properties that were once regarded as almost worthless.
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Episode 6 : Washing Machines
April. 11,2024
After a slow start, Japanese washing machines have become some of the most advanced in the world. We look at their development and the latest innovations.
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Episode 5 : 20th Anniversary Special Part 2
March. 28,2024
It's a 20th anniversary special! Presenters and viewers join Peter Barakan to look back at some highlights. Part two features fans from around the world discussing great moments from the show's past.
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Episode 4 : 20th Anniversary Special Part 1
March. 21,2024
It's a 20th anniversary special! Presenters and viewers join Peter Barakan to look at some highlights. Part one features musician and Japanology fan Todd Rundgren, sake tasting and taiko drumming.
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Episode 3 : Japanophiles: Matthew Headland
March. 07,2024
Matthew Headland, a Canadian, works in marketing at a hand-hammered copperware workshop. In a Japanophiles interview, he shares his enthusiasm for the craft with Peter Barakan.
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