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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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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

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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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.

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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

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

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

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

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Gary Tegler

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.

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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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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

Japan has a long history of natural disasters. BOSAI explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Lemi Duncan

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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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

A chronicle of the creative process of the legendary Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, a passionate artisan, a steadfast trailblazer, and a father...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Hayao Miyazaki

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

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

Japan's anime studios have captured the world's attention. In this program, we go behind the scenes for an in-depth look at the most prominent...

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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