Japanology Plus · SEASON 1
Akihabara
Episode 6 · 2014-05-08
- Documentary
- Talk
Episode overview
Akihabara, with its mix of gadgets and geekdom, is a one-of-a-kind experience. Shops selling everything electronic from appliances to cutting-edge robots crowd its streets. Japan's famous video game and anime subcultures are another big part of Akihabara. And in recent years, numerous pop idols have launched their careers here. Our expert guest this time is Kenichiro Senoo, a professor with a deep affection for Akihabara who researches and promotes the district.
28 minutes
Season 1 episodes
1. Bathhouses2014-04-03
2. Ramen2014-04-10
3. Mt. Fuji2014-04-17
4. Shogi2014-04-24
5. Cherry Trees2014-05-01
6. Akihabara2014-05-08
7. Wagashi2014-05-15
8. Ninja2014-05-22
9. Rice2014-05-29
10. Castles2014-06-05
11. Japanophiles: Elizabeth Suzuki2014-07-03
12. Japanophiles: Everett Kennedy Brown2014-07-10
13. Japanophiles: Carolin Eckhardt2014-07-17
14. Karaoke Boxes2014-08-07
15. Bento2014-08-14
16. Bamboo2014-08-21
17. Taiko Drums2014-09-04
18. Tsukiji Market2014-09-11
19. Festivals2014-09-18
20. Japanese Gardens2014-09-25
21. Origami2014-10-02
22. Buddhist Statues2014-10-09
23. Yokai2014-10-16
24. Shinkansen2014-10-23
25. Lessons for Life2014-11-06
26. Robots2014-11-13
27. Sports Days2014-11-20
28. Bonsai2014-12-04
29. Sushi2014-12-11
30. Geisha2014-12-18
