Peter Barakan

Peter Barakan is a British-born broadcaster, presenter, and DJ. He moved to Japan in 1974, and has hosted programs on TV and radio since 1984. He began hosting Weekend Japanology for NHK in 2003, a program which has now become Japanology Plus. He has published several books, including a beginner's guide to soul music, a memoir, and a guide to English pronunciation for Japanese people.