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Barakan Discovers
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Barakan Discovers

Peter Barakan is a broadcaster and a 45-year resident of Japan. In this series, he discovers how Japan is changing.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Barakan Discovers

First Air Date

August 4, 2019

Last Air Date

February 2, 2025

Seasons

1

Episodes

11

Language

English

Production Companies

NHK

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TOSA: Ultimate Adventurer John Mung

In 1843, after surviving a shipwreck, 16-year-old John Manjiro found himself in the US. He later played a key role in opening Japan's doors to the world. Peter Barakan visits Manjiro's hometown, Tosa.

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