Show Info
- Status: Returning Series
- First Aired: March 29, 2020
- Seasons: 6
- Episodes: 50
- Networks: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Genres: Documentary
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Japanology Plus mini(2020)
Overview
A five-minute series where you can explore a wide variety of Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.
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No imageSeason 1
4 episodes • 2020
Season 1
4 episodes • 2020
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swords | Mar 29, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Bathrooms | Mar 29, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Monkeys | Mar 29, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Banknotes | Mar 30, 2020 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 2
21 episodes • 2021
Season 2
21 episodes • 2021
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bladed Tools | Feb 21, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Deep-fried Food | Feb 21, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Rice Cultivation | Feb 21, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Soba Restaurants | Feb 22, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Japanese Dog Breeds | Feb 28, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Konamon: Flour-based Cuisine | Feb 28, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Mechanical Dolls | Feb 28, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Plasterwork | Mar 1, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Donburi: Rice Bowls | Mar 6, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Osechi: New Year's Food | Mar 6, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Laundry Services | Mar 6, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Miso | Mar 7, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Wasabi | Mar 21, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Aloha Shirts | Mar 21, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Rice Snacks | Mar 21, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Urban Workshops | Mar 22, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Lacquerware | Sep 18, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 18 | Furoshiki: Wrapping Cloths | Sep 18, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 19 | Tiny Houses | Sep 19, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 20 | Watches & Clocks | Sep 25, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 21 | Plastic Food Samples | Sep 25, 2021 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 3
5 episodes • 2022
Season 3
5 episodes • 2022
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cats and Japan | Mar 20, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Scissors | Mar 20, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Tatami | Mar 21, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Bamboo | Mar 27, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Kotatsu: Heated Tables | Mar 27, 2022 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 4
5 episodes • 2023
Season 4
5 episodes • 2023
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washi: Japanese Paper | Oct 6, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Name Stamps and Seals | Oct 13, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Keitora: Tiny Trucks | Oct 20, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Goldfish | Oct 27, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Cardboard | Nov 3, 2023 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 5
10 episodes • 2024
Season 5
10 episodes • 2024
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Showa Nostalgia | Mar 2, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Frozen Food | Mar 3, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Moon | Mar 9, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Kitchens | Mar 10, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Sweet Potatoes | Mar 10, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Dinosaurs | Aug 23, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Camping | Aug 30, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Male Aesthetics | Sep 6, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Konnyaku | Sep 13, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Vacant Homes | Sep 21, 2024 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 6
9 episodes • 2025
Season 6
9 episodes • 2025
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ueno | Mar 8, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Japanese Honeybees | Mar 9, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Unused Fish | Mar 15, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Garbage | Mar 16, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Active Seniors | Mar 22, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Service Areas | Nov 1, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Plastic Models | Nov 2, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 8 | New Roles for Vacant Homes | Nov 8, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Heavy Machinery | Nov 9, 2025 | 0.0 |
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