

TV series
Japanology Plus
2014–, Japanese, on NHK WORLD-JAPAN.
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.
- Seasons
- 13
- Episodes
- 369
- Episode length
- 28 min
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S13 E20: Permaculture
Aired 29 October 2026
Seasons 13

Season 1
2014 · 30 episodes

Season 2
2015 · 35 episodes

Season 3
2016 · 34 episodes

Season 4
2017 · 35 episodes

Season 5
2018 · 38 episodes

Season 6
2019 · 28 episodes · 7.0/10

Season 7
2020 · 24 episodes

Season 8
2021 · 27 episodes

Season 9
2022 · 27 episodes · 7.0/10

Season 10
2023 · 23 episodes

Season 11
2024 · 24 episodes

Season 12
2025 · 24 episodes

Season 13
2026 · 20 episodes

Specials
2014 · 1 episode
Cast & crew
- Peter BarakanSelf - Host · 370 ep
- Emma HowardSelf - Guest · 289 ep
- Matt AltSelf - Guest · 197 ep
- Kanako SachnoSelf - Narrator (voice) · 36 ep
- Kyle CardSelf - Guest · 20 ep
- KanoaSelf - Reporter in Plus One · 2 ep
- Chieko MukasaSelf - Food Journalist · 2 ep
- Chad MullaneSelf - Comedian · 2 ep
- David McMahonSelf - Reporter in Plus One · 1 ep
- Matt SchleySelf - Reporter in Plus One · 1 ep
- Vinay MurthySelf - Reporter in Plus One · 1 ep
- Lemi DuncanSelf - Reporter in Plus One · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 April 2014
- Network
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- U
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Japanology Plus: quick answers
Is Japanology Plus worth watching?
Japanology Plus doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Japanology Plus are there?
Japanology Plus has 13 seasons and 369 episodes, about 28 minutes each.
Is Japanology Plus finished?
Japanology Plus is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Japanology Plus on?
Japanology Plus isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
Japanology Plus parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Japanology Plus is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Japanology Plus?
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