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Japanology Plus mini (2020) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Japanology Plus mini online in HD.

Japanology Plus mini — Storyline

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

Cast & Crew

Japanology Plus mini — Series Details

Japanology Plus mini — Episode Guide

Season 1

• E1: Swords (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
• E2: Bathrooms (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
• E3: Monkeys (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 an
• E4: Banknotes (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 curren

Season 2

• E1: Bladed Tools (2021-02-21) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at bladed tools. These items are used in countless situations, from cooking at home to provi
• E2: Deep-fried Food (2021-02-21) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at deep-fried food. This type of cooking is enjoyed as takeaway items and also made at home.
• E3: Rice Cultivation (2021-02-21) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at rice cultivation. Introduced to Japan thousands of years ago, rice cultivation requires c
• E4: Soba Restaurants (2021-02-22) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at soba restaurants. Found throughout Japan, these restaurants serve a variety of soba dishe
• E5: Japanese Dog Breeds (2021-02-28) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at Japanese dog breeds. They are quite difficult to train, because they become attached to a
• E6: Konamon: Flour-based Cuisine (2021-02-28) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at Konamon: flour-based cuisine. Two popular examples are takoyaki, spherical snacks made wi
• E7: Mechanical Dolls (2021-02-28) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at Karakuri Ningyo, or mechanical dolls. They don't use electricity or motors. Instead, they
• E8: Plasterwork (2021-03-01) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at plasterwork. This traditional craft is used everywhere, from castles to homes. The people
• E9: Donburi: Rice Bowls (2021-03-06) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at Donburi: a bowl of rice with various toppings. It's quick, cheap and tasty, making it one
• E10: Osechi: New Year's Food (2021-03-06) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at Osechi: a special meal eaten at New Year. It consists of multiple colorful dishes, served
• E11: Laundry Services (2021-03-06) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at laundry services. There are over 90,000 cleaning establishments in Japan, and a huge numb
• E12: Miso (2021-03-07) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at miso, a fermented soybean paste that is a bedrock of Japanese cuisine. For many Japanese,
• E13: Wasabi (2021-03-21) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at wasabi, a plant that grows natively in Japan's mountain valleys. It's used to make a cond
• E14: Aloha Shirts (2021-03-21) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at aloha shirts, popular symbols of Hawaii, worn by tourists and locals alike. A glance back
• E15: Rice Snacks (2021-03-21) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at rice snacks. Rice crackers and other rice-based treats have been widely consumed in Japan
• E16: Urban Workshops (2021-03-22) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at urban workshops. A significant portion of Japan's manufacturing industry is handled by sm
• E17: Lacquerware (2021-09-18) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at lacquerware, a traditional craft that has been taking place for thousands of years. It's
• E18: Furoshiki: Wrapping Cloths (2021-09-18) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at Furoshiki: traditional Japanese wrapping cloths. For hundreds of years, these square piec
• E19: Tiny Houses (2021-09-19) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at tiny houses: homes occupying around 50 square meters of land. They're appearing more and
• E20: Watches & Clocks (2021-09-25) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at watches and clocks. Japanese timepieces are respected around the world for their accuracy
• E21: Plastic Food Samples (2021-09-25) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at plastic food samples: astonishingly accurate replicas of real dishes. They can be found a

Season 3

• E1: Cats and Japan (2022-03-20) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at the significance of cats in Japan. Cats have recently become the most-owned pets in Japan
• E2: Scissors (2022-03-20) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at scissors. After arriving in Japan, they evolved in unique ways. Japanese artisans applied
• E3: Tatami (2022-03-21) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at tatami mats: a quintessentially Japanese flooring material. Tatami mats are made from ric
• E4: Bamboo (2022-03-27) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at bamboo. For thousands of years, this sturdy, supple and abundant plant has been essential
• E5: Kotatsu: Heated Tables (2022-03-27) — Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at Kotatsu: low tables with a heat source and a quilt. For generations, people have gathered

Season 4

• E1: Washi: Japanese Paper (2023-10-06) — Japanese paper, known as washi, is attractively textured and extremely durable. In Japan, it's used in everything from sliding doors to banknotes. Paper first arrived from China ar
• E2: Name Stamps and Seals (2023-10-13) — For hundreds of years, Japanese people have used name stamps, known as hanko, to sign their name. People use hanko in everyday situations, such as receiving a parcel, and in formal
• E3: Keitora: Tiny Trucks (2023-10-20) — "Keitora" are light pickup trucks that are unique to Japan. Valued for their performance and convenience, they're widely used for agriculture and construction, and are also adapted
• E4: Goldfish (2023-10-27) — In Japan, goldfish are a symbol of summer. Around 40 varieties are common, ranging from the beautiful to the comical. A single ranchu―known as the "king of goldfish"―can cost milli
• E5: Cardboard (2023-11-03) — The cardboard beds used during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games captured global attention. That was just one example of the many innovative ways in which Japan has made

Season 5

• E1: Showa Nostalgia (2024-03-02) — In recent years, a sense of nostalgia has been spreading among young people in Japan for the Showa era, which lasted from 1926 to 1989. A theme park has opened a recreation of a 19
• E2: Frozen Food (2024-03-03) — Frozen food is extremely popular in Japan. A supermarket may have a dedicated section with hundreds of frozen items. While pasta is the most popular frozen food, options range from
• E3: The Moon (2024-03-09) — The waxing and waning moon. Throughout Japan's history, it has been loved, cherished and given many special names. Moon-viewing events are held across the country at the time of th
• E4: Kitchens (2024-03-10) — Many Japanese kitchens are now hyper-modern, but two or three centuries ago, most were basic spaces with dirt floors. One turning point came after the Second World War. Large apart
• E5: Sweet Potatoes (2024-03-10) — Sweet potatoes are a popular food throughout Japan. They're baked, simmered, added to soup, and turned into confectionery. Baked sweet potatoes are a beloved street food. Recently,
• E6: Dinosaurs (2024-08-23) — Once thought to have no dinosaur fossils, Japan is now a hot spot for dinosaur discovery. The excavation of Kamuysaurus japonicus in Hokkaido Prefecture overturned the conventional
• E7: Camping (2024-08-30) — Camping is increasingly popular in Japan, with around eight million people participating annually—in various different ways. Popular styles include women-only trips and solo campin
• E8: Male Aesthetics (2024-09-06) — Male cosmetics are popular products in Japan, even as challenging economic conditions continue. Social media and the increase of remote work meetings have contributed to a growing
• E9: Konnyaku (2024-09-13) — Konnyaku is an important element of Japanese cuisine. It has long been known as a high-fiber, diet-friendly food, and in recent years it's been shown to offer health benefits such
• E10: Vacant Homes (2024-09-21) — One in every seven homes is empty in Japan. These 9 million vacant properties may increase the risk of fire and unlawful entry, or negatively impact local real estate prices. But n

Season 6

• E1: Ueno (2025-03-08) — Ueno is home to world-class cultural facilities, a bustling street market, a historic shrine, and much more. We look at some of the many features that make this diverse urban envir
• E2: Japanese Honeybees (2025-03-09) — Most commercial honey in Japan comes from Western honeybees, whose honey can be harvested several times a year. Japanese honeybees are much less productive but keeping them can be
• E3: Unused Fish (2025-03-15) — Due to their small size or unusual shape, many types of fish are discarded. But as the global catch of fish dwindles, these "unused fish" offer immense potential and a path to fish
• E4: Garbage (2025-03-16) — In Japan, garbage is incinerated before being used for land reclamation, but space is running out. We explore new approaches to waste, such as biogas power generation and a litter-
• E5: Active Seniors (2025-03-22) — Japan's population is aging, but "active seniors" energetically participate in work and hobbies. We meet a salesperson and a clockmaker who are both centenarians and learn the secr
• E6: Service Areas (2025-11-01) — There are about 900 service areas along Japan's expressways. Some feature aquariums, amusement parks, or hot spring baths. They continue to evolve, fulfilling a growing variety of
• E7: Plastic Models (2025-11-02) — Japan's plastic models are popular worldwide. Shizuoka City leads the nation in plastic model shipments. We look at the city's plastic model industry, from its history to the lates
• E8: New Roles for Vacant Homes (2025-11-08) — Japan now has roughly 8.5 million vacant homes. We look at various initiatives that aim to address this issue, including renovating homes as investments or using them to revitalize
• E9: Heavy Machinery (2025-11-09) — In construction, heavy machinery is indispensable. We look at all kinds of machines, from small excavators to tower cranes for high-rise buildings, and even cutting-edge remote ope
• E10: Eyeglasses (2025-11-16) — Over 70% of Japanese people are said to use eyeglasses. We visit Sabae, in Fukui, where over 90% of Japan's glasses are made, and explore the history of Japanese eyewear and the la

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Japanology Plus mini have? 7 season(s) with 59 episodes.

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