Station:
NHK World (JP)
Status:
Running
Start:
2014-04-03
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Fresh insights into Japan. Stories behind Japanese life and culture through the eyes of Peter Barakan, a 50-year resident and watcher of Japan.
There is no Next Episode of Japanology Plus planned.
S2025E20 - Convenience Stores
Japan's convenience stores stock more than just food. Some sell clothes or provide administrative services. Others even use avatars and robots alongside human employees. We look at Japan's "konbini."
Air Date: 22 Oct 2025 22:00 (CDT)
S2025E21 - Sleep
Interest in sleep has been growing in Japan. From futuristic high-tech beds to advanced sleepwear, many new products are designed to improve sleep quality. We look at Japan's latest sleep trends.
Air Date: 05 Nov 2025 21:00 (CDT)
S2025E22 - Japanophiles: Astrid Klein & Mark Dytham
For over 35 years, Italian-born Astrid Klein and UK-born Mark Dytham have worked together as architects in Tokyo, designing not just buildings but also spaces for communication and creativity.
Air Date: 19 Nov 2025 21:00 (CDT)