2% Outside in: Lost in Academia
Network:NHK World
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S2026E04 - "In Deep with Sake"
Aired on Mar 25, 2026, 3:00 AM
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Description
Japanese culture is in the global spotlight like never before. Dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in bold, original ways, uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights.
Episodes (2 Seasons · 14 Episodes)
E1
In Deep with Comic Market
A Thai media and culture scholar dives into Comic Market, a vast showcase for self-published works. She uncovers how doujin culture drives creativity, and how virtual and physical worlds are blending.
Jan 29, 2026
30 min
E2
In Deep with Yogurt
Anthropologist Maria Yotova from Bulgaria is an expert in Japan's yogurt culture. She has tried over 1,000 varieties, and explores how it became so deeply rooted in Japanese food culture.
Feb 12, 2026
30 min
E3
In Deep with Shotengai
Mar 5, 2026
30 min
E4
In Deep with Sake
Mar 25, 2026
30 min