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.
Genre: Documentary, Talk
Stars: Peter Barakan, Emma Howard
Crew: Tetra Tanizaki, rocomoon
Country: JP
Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Runtime: 28:14 minutes
Quality: HD
First air date: Apr 03, 2014
Last air date: Dec 12, 2024
Episode: 325 Episode
Season: 11 Season
IMDb: 3.2
