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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

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...

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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.

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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

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...

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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

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

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

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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...

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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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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

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Cast: 安井友梨

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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Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito and Rika, present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.

Genre: Reality

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

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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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Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.

Genre: Documentary

Cast: lae astra

Content on-the-go! Diverse, innovative, immersive and smartphone optimized. Topics range from arts, crafts and ninjas to international celebrities!

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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

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