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.
Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Seasons
13
Episodes
354
Status
Returning Series
Peter Barakan
Self - Host
Emma Howard
Self - Narrator (voice)
Matt Alt
Self - Reporter in Plus One
Kanako Sachno
Self - Narrator (voice)
Kyle Card
Self - Plus One Host
Kanoa
Self - Reporter in Plus One
Chieko Mukasa
Self - Food Journalist
Chad Mullane
Self - Comedian
1978