Mamoru Abe
Director
Japanology Plus (2014)
Season 13
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.
Released April 3, 2014
Episode 28 min
None+
Genres: Documentary, Talk
Keywords: tmdb.japan, tmdb.japanese-folklore, tmdb.japanese-culture, tmdb.japanese-tradition, tmdb.change-vs-tradition, tmdb.japanese-society, tmdb.way-of-life + 3 more, tmdb.arts-and-culture, tmdb.arts-and-crafts, tmdb.japanese-history
Production Companies: NHK, NHK Educational
Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
S13E1 - Glasswork
Glasswork is an art form featuring delicate yet bold designs. We take a closer look at Japanese glassmaking, where artisanal skills are passed down and the craft evolves with the times.
Jan. 8, 2026, midnight
S13E2 - Fragrances
From traditional incense sticks to perfumes that incorporate the scent of red ink pads, the range of fragrances in Japan is endless. We travel to Kyoto and Tokyo to sniff out the latest trends.
Jan. 22, 2026, midnight
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NHK WORLD-JAPAN
28 min/ep
9548 min
April 3, 2014
Jan. 22, 2026, midnight
Returning Series
NR
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