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Journeys in Japan provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan. English-speaking visitors travel the length of the...

Genre: Documentary

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The best of today's sumo! Enjoy daily highlights of this dynamic sport with background info and play-by-play commentary adding to the...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Hiroshi Morita

Host Peter Barakan delves into various aspects of Japanese culture; exploring practices, history, and modern innovations in such areas as ramen,...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Peter Barakan

Delicious food from Tokyo's markets! Learn about the amazing ingredients which are sourced from across Japan and sold at Tokyo's fresh food markets.

Genre: Documentary

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The size of the Japanese animation market was 2,426 billion yen by 2020. More than half of that amount came from overseas sales. The manga market is...

Genre: Documentary

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Globe-trotting wildlife photographer and filmmaker, Iwago Mitsuaki, offers the best of a vast collection of cat footage he took in Japan. On this...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Mitsuaki Iwago

NHK WORLD PRIME brings you a world of mainly documentaries, and more. Tune in to see special select programs on all sorts of topics and genres.

Genre: Documentary

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Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use, to travel tips and must-see places.

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Ryo Takagi

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in Japanese society.

Genre: Documentary

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Kiyo and Sumire came to Kyoto from Aomori Prefecture, dreaming of becoming maiko. But after an unexpected turn of events, Kiyo starts working as the...

Genre: Animation

Cast: Kana Hanazawa

Explore the richness and depth of the Japanese language and discover how words and expressions reflect history, culture and the natural world.

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Peter MacMillan

A cutting-edge dialogue from NHK WORLD-JAPAN's New York studio. Covers the hot issue: from politics, economy, social matters, international situation...

Genre: News

Cast: Del Irani

In conversation with... Japan expert Robert Campbell sits down with individuals from all walks of life whose drive and perspectives are changing...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Robert Campbell

Englishman Bryan Jenkins was living peacefully with his Japanese wife Itsuki and daughter Alice in London, when his Japanese mother-in-law suddenly...

Genre: Comedy

Cast: BJ Fox

Criss-cross Japan by rail. Enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan.

Genre: Documentary

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Be immersed in nature's beauty. Discover Hokkaido at its wildest and best as our presenter guides you through its amazing experiences.

Genre: Documentary

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J-MELO is a weekly Japanese music television program broadcast by NHK. It is recorded entirely in the English language. It began broadcasting on...

Genre: Documentary

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Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Phương Chị

Bento, or lunchbox, is a fun slice of Japanese food culture that more people around the world are sharing. Healthy and delicious foods are...

Genre: Reality

Cast: Marc Matsumoto

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

Genre: Documentary

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