Peter Barakan

Veteran TV host and music industry expert

Tokyo, Japan

About Peter

Peter Barakan is a renowned TV host and music industry expert with over 50 years of experience living in Japan. He has hosted various TV shows and radio broadcasts, introducing Japanese music to both domestic and international audiences. Peter has worked at record labels and has been a key figure in promoting Japanese music globally.

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How Peter Barakan became Japan's most recognizable English TV host

Unpacking Japan•Jun 21, 2025•1:26:24•host