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The Best Seasons of Japanology Plus

Every season of Japanology Plus ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Japanology Plus!

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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

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Season 9

27 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2022

7.0/ 10

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Best episodeE9 · Washi: Japanese Paper 7.0

Season 1

30 Episodes

First Aired: Apr 2014

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Season 2

35 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2015

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Season 3

34 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2016

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Season 4

35 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2017

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Season 5

38 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2018

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Season 6

28 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2019

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Season 7

24 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2020

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Season 8

27 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2021

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#10

Season 10

23 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2023

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#11

Season 11

24 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2024

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#12

Season 12

24 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2025

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Season 13

19 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2026

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