Outside in: Lost in Academia - Season 1 / Year 2025

Outside in: Lost in Academia - Season 1 / Year 2025

Season 1 / Year 2025

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DatesApr 26, 2025 - Dec 25, 2025
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Episodes

In Deep with Ramen
Year 2025Episode 130 min

In Deep with Ramen

Historian and author Dr. Barak Kushner is on a quest to deepen his knowledge of Japan's ramen culture. From postwar noodle stalls to regional ramen, he uncovers how a humble bowl became a global icon.

Apr 26, 2025
In Deep with Snack Bars
Year 2025Episode 230 min

In Deep with Snack Bars

Japan's snack bars are a unique form of nightlife. Harvard-trained anthropologist Maura McGrath's research reveals a fascinating look into this world. What secrets do they hold?

May 24, 2025
In Deep with Female Otaku
Year 2025Episode 330 min

In Deep with Female Otaku

From things like cosplay and BL, Japan's female otaku are reshaping identity. Cultural anthropologist Liron Afriat explores how their passions reveal new ways of life for women in modern Japan.

Oct 2, 2025
In Deep with Crane Games
Year 2025Episode 430 min

In Deep with Crane Games

How can such analog crane games thrive in a digital age? French sociologist Benoit Bottos investigates how these machines captivate players and spread pop-culture images across Japan.

Oct 9, 2025
In Deep with Karuta
Year 2025Episode 530 min

In Deep with Karuta

The designs of karuta game cards that swept Japan since the 1600s still fascinate art historian Lingjun Jiang. She traces their evolution across centuries to reveal their cultural meaning.

Oct 16, 2025
In Deep with Bukatsu
Year 2025Episode 630 min

In Deep with Bukatsu

American sociologist Thomas Blackwood explores Japan's high school extracurricular activities, or bukatsu. It's a world where commitment outweighs winning, revealing a distinctive view of youth.

Oct 23, 2025
In Deep with Warai
Year 2025Episode 730 min

In Deep with Warai

Norwegian sociolinguist Goran Vaage investigates Japanese laughter, or warai. He analyzes how comedy is ingrained into communication in everyday life and plays a vital role in social connection.

Nov 6, 2025
In Deep with Characters
Year 2025Episode 830 min

In Deep with Characters

American linguistic anthropologist Debra Occhi dives into the fascinating world of mascots and characters. From adorable to heroic, she explores how their naming is shaped by sound.

Nov 27, 2025
In Deep with Railways
Year 2025Episode 930 min

In Deep with Railways

Korean sociologist Ahn Eunbyul examines Japan's railway culture. Beyond mere transportation, she explores how train travel itself becomes an experience of discovery, nostalgia, and connection.

Dec 11, 2025
In Deep with Sangaku
Year 2025Episode 1030 min

In Deep with Sangaku

A German intellectual historian explores sangaku; wooden tablets inscribed with math problems that are devoted to temples and shrines. What do they tell about Japan's tradition of mathematics?

Dec 25, 2025

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