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Barakan Discovers

Veteran broadcaster Peter Barakan discovers the way of life in Japan's past, present, and future.

Show Info

Network: Japan NHK World (2019 - now)
Default Runtime: 49 minutes
Status: Running
Show Type: Documentary

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YONEZAWA: Yozan's Utopian Vision

Episode 1x11; Feb 2, 2025

Admired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan transformed the fortunes of the struggling Yonezawa Domain. Peter Barakan visits Yonezawa, once called "an Asiatic Arcadia," to explore Yozan's legacy.

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x11: YONEZAWA: Yozan's Utopian VisionFeb 2, 2025
1x10: KUMANO: Spirit of the ForestSep 1, 2024
1x09: Barakan Discovers IZUMO: Glimpses of the UnseenJan 6, 2024
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