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Going a step further from our previous series BEGIN Japanology, host Peter Barakan visits experts in various fields to show Japanese culture from a new perspective.

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Station: NHK World (JP)
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Status: Running
Start: 2014-04-03

Japanology Plus Season 2024 Air Dates


S2024E01 - Active Seniors Air Date: 04 January 2024 14:30 -

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While Japan's population ages, many "active seniors" energetically participate in work and hobbies. An 88-year-old programmer and 104-year-old timepiece repairer show the secrets of senior success.


S2024E02 - Forestry Air Date: 25 January 2024 14:30 -

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Two thirds of Japan is covered in forest, and wood has long been the building material of choice. But today, forests are in poor condition. We look at current efforts to revitalize forestry in Japan.


S2024E03 - Japanophiles: Matthew Headland Air Date: 07 March 2024 14:30 -

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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.


S2024E04 - 20th Anniversary Special Part 1 Air Date: 21 March 2024 14:30 -

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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.


S2024E05 - 20th Anniversary Special Part 2 Air Date: 28 March 2024 14:30 -

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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.


S2024E06 - Washing Machines Air Date: 11 April 2024 14:30 -

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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.


S2024E07 - New Roles for Vacant Homes Air Date: 25 April 2024 14:30 -

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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.


S2024E08 - Japanophiles: Nicoleta Oprisan Air Date: 09 May 2024 14:30 -

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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.


S2024E09 - Wakocha: Japanese Black Tea Air Date: 23 May 2024 14:30 -

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Wakocha, black tea grown and processed in Japan, is winning major international awards. To discover why, Peter Barakan speaks to tea farmers, picks tea leaves, and tastes different varieties.


S2024E10 - Plastic Models Air Date: 06 June 2024 14:30 -

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Roughly 90% of Japan's plastic models are made in Shizuoka, a city whose manufacturing roots date back to shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. We explore the latest developments for Japan's superb plastic models.


S2024E11 - Food Tech Products Air Date: 20 June 2024 14:30 -

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Japanese food tech products such as soybean-based meat substitutes are made using new technology. Land-based aquaculture and 3D food printing are also in the spotlight. We look at the latest products.


S2024E12 - Kumano: The Practice of Shugendo Air Date: 11 July 2024 14:30 -

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Shugendo is a uniquely Japanese spiritual tradition known for its grueling ascetic practices. We explore its origins in the heavily forested mountains of Kumano, and learn about practitioners.


S2024E13 - Kumano: Journey of a Maverick Scholar Air Date: 18 July 2024 14:30 -

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Scholar Minakata Kumagusu made contributions to biology, folklore and other fields. He laid the foundation for environmental conservation in Japan. We explore the environments that inspired his work.


S2024E14 - Japanophiles: Lekh Raj Juneja Air Date: 01 August 2024 14:30 -

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Lekh Raj Juneja, from India, leads Japan's largest manufacturer of rice snacks. In a Japanophiles interview, he talks about the international potential of Japan's rice processing craftsmanship.


S2024E15 - Eyeglasses Air Date: 15 August 2024 14:30 -

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One of the world's top three production centers for eyeglasses is Sabae, in Fukui Prefecture. We trace the history of Japanese glasses, from the earliest examples to cutting-edge technology.


S2024E16 - Service Areas Air Date: 29 August 2024 14:30 -

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Around 900 roadside service areas provide amenities along Japan's expressway toll roads, and many are now popular leisure destinations. We examine their evolution and links with local communities.


S2024E17 - Tanuki Air Date: 12 September 2024 14:30 -

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Japanese raccoon dogs, or tanuki, are globally rare but have increasingly been seen in Japan's cities since the COVID-19 pandemic. We investigate their long history in tradition and folklore.


S2024E18 - Japanophiles: Stephanie Crohin Air Date: 26 September 2024 14:30 -

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French journalist and "sento ambassador" Stephanie Crohin promotes sento, or public bathhouses, on social media. She tells Peter Barakan about her love for the heartwarming world of public baths.


S2024E19 - Heavy Machinery Air Date: 10 October 2024 14:30 -

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Next Episode of Japanology Plus is

Season 2024 / Episode 19 and airs on 10 October 2024 14:30

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