Japan has the lowest obesity rate in the industrialized world, and yet, from schoolgirls to businessmen, it is a country where almost everyone seems to be on a diet. Why is weight loss such big business when so few people are overweight? This time on Japanology Plus, we look at Japan's weight loss industry. Our guest is Kiyoka Wada, an expert on dieting and fitness. And in Plus One, slimming down with a personal trainer.
| Title | Japanology Plus - Season 2 Episode 11 Weight Loss Industry |
|---|---|
| Year | 2024 |
| Genre | Documentary, Talk |
| Country | Japan |
| Studio | NHK WORLD-JAPAN |
| Cast | Peter Barakan |
| Crew | |
| Alternative Titles | ジャパノロジー・プラス |
| Keyword | japan, way of life, arts and culture, japanese folklore, arts and crafts, japanese history, japanese tradition, japanese culture, change vs tradition, japanese society |
| First Air Date | Apr 03, 2014 |
| Last Air date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Season | 12 Season |
| Episode | 325 Episode |
| Runtime | 28:14 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 7.80/ 10 by 4.00 users |
| Popularity | 74.456 |
| Language | English, Japanese |
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