The programs explore aspects of traditional and contemporary Japan and interview experts in various fields.
The series premiered under the title Weekend Japanology, which was first broadcast in 2002 in Japan[1] and beginning in other countries on April 6, 2003.
[2] Weekend Japanology is mostly talk-show style, typically hosted by Peter Barakan and Mami Kikuchi.
It eventually developed into Begin Japanology (first broadcast on October 5, 2007 in Japan[3] and in other countries on March 14, 2008[4]) Japanology Plus (first broadcast April 3, 2014)[5][6]) is the most recent show.
The show also has an occasional talk series called "Japanophiles" featuring interviews with foreigners doing activities in Japan.