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Returning Series
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.
Ep.1 Bathhouses
12 years ago
Ep.2 Ramen
12 years ago
Ep.3 Mt. Fuji
12 years ago
Ep.4 Shogi
12 years ago
Ep.5 Cherry Trees
12 years ago
Ep.6 Akihabara
12 years ago
Ep.7 Wagashi
12 years ago
Ep.8 Ninja
12 years ago
Ep.9 Rice
12 years ago
Ep.10 Castles
12 years ago
Ep.11 Japanophiles: Elizabeth Suzuki
12 years ago
Ep.12 Japanophiles: Everett Kennedy Brown
12 years ago
Ep.13 Japanophiles: Carolin Eckhardt
12 years ago
Ep.14 Karaoke Boxes
11 years ago
Ep.15 Bento
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Ep.16 Bamboo
11 years ago
Ep.17 Taiko Drums
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Ep.18 Tsukiji Market
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Ep.19 Festivals
11 years ago
Ep.20 Japanese Gardens
11 years ago
Ep.21 Origami
11 years ago
Ep.22 Buddhist Statues
11 years ago
Ep.23 Yokai
11 years ago
Ep.24 Shinkansen
11 years ago
Ep.25 Lessons for Life
11 years ago
Ep.26 Robots
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Ep.27 Sports Days
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Ep.28 Bonsai
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Ep.29 Sushi
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Ep.30 Geisha
11 years ago