Japanology Plus mini

2020•5m

Documentary

A five-minute series where you can explore a wide variety of Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.

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Production

NHK

Language

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

March 29, 2020

Last Aired

March 15, 2026

Networks

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Swords

Air date: 2020-03-29

We bring you a five-minute digest of "Japanology Plus," a show that explores Japanese culture from various angles. This time we focus on swords as weapons, status symbols and works of art.

Bathrooms

Air date: 2020-03-29

We bring you a five-minute digest of "Japanology Plus," a show that explores Japanese culture from various angles. This time we focus on bathrooms and learn how the bathing culture has evolved.

Monkeys

Air date: 2020-03-29

We bring you a five-minute digest of "Japanology Plus," a show that explores Japanese culture from various angles. This time we focus on the relationship between Japanese people and monkeys.

Banknotes

Air date: 2020-03-30

We bring you a five-minute digest of "Japanology Plus," a show that explores Japanese culture. This time we focus on banknotes and learn about Japan's state-of-the-art paper currency.