Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| IMDb | 8.6/10 |
| TMDB | 6.4/105 votes |
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 30 ep2014 |
| 2 | Season 2 | 35 ep2015 |
| 3 | Season 3 | 34 ep2016 |
| 4 | Season 4 | 35 ep2017 |
| 5 | Season 5 | 38 ep2018 |
| 6 | Season 6 | 28 ep2019 |
| 7 | Season 7 | 24 ep2020 |
| 8 | Season 8 | 27 ep2021 |
| 9 | Season 9 | 27 ep2022 |
| 10 | Season 10 | 23 ep2023 |
| 11 | Season 11 | 24 ep2024 |
| 12 | Season 12 | 24 ep2025 |
| 13 | Season 13 | 20 ep2026 |
Cast
- Peter BarakanSelf - Host
Stills
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