Japanology Plus - Season 2 - Eps 11: Weight Loss Industry

2015-05-0728 min⭐ 6.4/10

Japan has the lowest obesity rate in the industrialized world, and yet, from schoolgirls to businessmen, it is a country where almost everyone seems to be on a diet. Why is weight loss such big business when so few people are overweight? This time on Japanology Plus, we look at Japan's weight loss industry. Our guest is Kiyoka Wada, an expert on dieting and fitness. And in Plus One, slimming down with a personal trainer.

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About Japanology Plus

Japanology Plus

Title: Japanology Plus

First Air Date: 2014-04-03

Last Air Date: 2025-02-27

Status: Returning Series

Rating: 6.4/10 (from 5 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 13

Total Episodes: 330

Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Genres: Documentary, Talk

Production Companies: NHK, NHK Educational

Synopsis

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 fascinating length, and American Japanophile Matt Alt experiences the food, practices, and cultures in each episode in depth. Viewers will finish each half hour episode with a new understanding of an area of Japanese life through demonstrative videos and explanations, all delivered respectfully and true to the Japanese way of life.

Cast

Peter Barakan

Peter Barakan

Self - Host

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