Japanology Plus · SEASON 7
Japanophiles: Harold George Meij
Episode 6 · 2020-03-24

- Documentary
- Talk
Episode overview
In Japan, professional wrestling has gained popularity as an entertaining combination of entertainment and sport. In recent years, Japanese professional wrestling has even become popular abroad. A key factor in this success has been the shrewd judgment of New Japan Pro-Wrestling CEO Harold George Meij. Using his business expertise, Meij has taken steps to improve fan involvement and marketing strategies. In a Japanophiles interview, Meij tells Peter Barakan about his passion for professional wrestling.
28 minutes
Season 7 episodes
1. Osechi: New Year's Food2020-01-07
2. Japanophiles: Thomas Ainsworth2020-01-28
3. Sunakku Bars2020-02-18
4. Tohoku Nine Years On: Living with Ghosts2020-03-10
5. Tohoku Nine Years On: Voices of the Deceased2020-03-17
6. Japanophiles: Harold George Meij2020-03-24
7. Laundry Services2020-04-07
8. Miso2020-04-21
9. Japanophiles: Johan Nilsson Bjoerk2020-08-04
10. Japan vs. Epidemics2020-08-18
11. Wasabi2020-09-01
12. Geisha: A Sunset Trade?2020-09-08
13. Expert Craft Skills2020-09-15
14. Japanophiles: Kim Seungbok2020-09-29
15. Aloha Shirts2020-10-06
16. Japanophiles: Gyoei Saile2020-10-13
17. Rice Snacks2020-10-20
18. Urban Workshops2020-11-03
19. Tokyo Rooftops2020-11-10
20. Tokyo Stories #1: Josh Grisdale2020-11-17
21. Tokyo Stories #2: Mateusz Urbanowicz2020-11-24
22. Japanophiles: Anna Bugaeva2020-12-01
23. Mushrooms2020-12-22