Japanology Plus
Season 7 Episode 6 - Japanophiles: Harold George Meij
In Japan, professional wrestling has gained popularity as an entertaining combination of entertainment and sport. In recent years, Japanese professional wrestling has even become popular abroad. A key factor in this success has been the shrewd judgment of New Japan Pro-Wrestling CEO Harold George Meij. Using his business expertise, Meij has taken steps to improve fan involvement and marketing strategies. In a Japanophiles interview, Meij tells Peter Barakan about his passion for professional wrestling.
Episodes in Season 7
Osechi: New Year's Food
28 min
Japanophiles: Thomas Ainsworth
28 min
Sunakku Bars
28 min
Tohoku Nine Years On: Living with Ghosts
28 min
Tohoku Nine Years On: Voices of the Deceased
28 min
Japanophiles: Harold George Meij
28 min
Laundry Services
28 min
Miso
28 min
Japanophiles: Johan Nilsson Bjoerk
28 min
Japan vs. Epidemics
28 min
Wasabi
28 min
Geisha: A Sunset Trade?
28 min
Expert Craft Skills
28 min
Japanophiles: Kim Seungbok
28 min
Aloha Shirts
28 min
Japanophiles: Gyoei Saile
28 min
Rice Snacks
28 min
Urban Workshops
28 min
Tokyo Rooftops
28 min
Tokyo Stories #1: Josh Grisdale
28 min
Tokyo Stories #2: Mateusz Urbanowicz
28 min
Japanophiles: Anna Bugaeva
28 min
Mushrooms
28 min
Kamishibai: Paper Theater
28 min