Japanology Plus

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Noguchi Hideyo, the former face of the 1,000-yen note, rose from adversity to become a renowned, life-saving bacteriologist. We visit his birthplace, Aizu, and trace his life of resilience.

How do we deal with modern clutter? From clever decluttering techniques in tiny homes to refined organization methods practiced by experts, we explore the Japanese sense of beauty in tidying up.

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Peter Barakan explores innovative salmon farming in Japan and techniques to utilize all parts of the fish.

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974. Each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan.

Peter Barakan explores the evolution of Japanese glassmaking and tries glassblowing techniques.

Peter Barakan explores the use of volcanic rock in Hagi and the area's unique clay and soil, which fostered its pottery tradition and citrus cultivation.

Peter Barakan visits Hagi, Japan, to explore the life and legacy of 19th-century educator Yoshida Shoin, whose teachings helped shape Japan's modernization.

Johan Nordstrom, a film scholar from Sweden, discusses century-old movies and Japan's unique tradition of live narration for silent films.

The filmmakers discover Japan's Mamachari bikes, versatile bikes that are designed for everyone and played a role in helping women enter the workforce.

The host explores the significance of ``torii,`` traditional Japanese gates, to the locals and their efforts to rebuild them after a major earthquake.

The host explores the significance of ``torii,`` traditional Japanese gates, to the locals and their efforts to rebuild them after a major earthquake.

How do we deal with modern clutter? From clever decluttering techniques in tiny homes to refined organization methods practiced by experts, we explore the Japanese sense of beauty in tidying up.

Johan Nordstrom, a film scholar from Sweden, discusses century-old movies and Japan's unique tradition of live narration for silent films.

No episode description is available yet.

Peter Barakan visits Hagi, Japan, to explore the life and legacy of 19th-century educator Yoshida Shoin, whose teachings helped shape Japan's modernization.

Peter Barakan explores the use of volcanic rock in Hagi and the area's unique clay and soil, which fostered its pottery tradition and citrus cultivation.

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a British broadcaster based in Japan.