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Japan, 1954. A legend emerges from the ashes of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, devastated by atomic bombs in 1945. The creature's name is Godzilla. The film...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Akira Takarada

The protagonist visits Uji and tours the town, which has been shaped by the accumulation of history and culture from various eras, including the...

Genre: Animation

Cast: Azusa Tadokoro

A documentary film that delves into the life and cinematic career of one of Japan's most prolific directors: Ishiro Honda. The film will spotlight...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Joe Dante

Featurette about the demise, during the early 1940s, of the once-popular Mr. Moto B-films series that starred Peter Lorre.

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Peter Lorre

Lieutenant Keiu Matsuo lost his life in a midget submarine attack at Sydney Harbor during the night of May 31 and June 1, 1942. This short animation...

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A documentary tracing the development of Shinto to the present day. Explores ancient ritual sites that are still used today, as well as major shrines...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Hannah Gordon

Three reporters from the school paper get transported back to the Edo period.

Genre: Animation

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This was a news film with elements of reenactment. From December 1927 to 1932, 2,000 bus and train drivers were fired, provoking a strike. This film...

Genre: Documentary

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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

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

"Time and Tide" transcends time to detail extraordinary historical events in Japan and the larger world. Join NHK WORLD-JAPAN on a journey that...

Genre: Documentary

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Ninja are now seen in popular media around the world. But as their profile rises, their reality gets muddied amid legends and fantasies. The truth...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Chris Glenn

Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as Edo. More than a million people enjoyed life in this small but abundant city. They live on in ukiyo-e woodblock...

Genre: Documentary

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In the year 1580, a man named Lord Nobunaga Oda sends hoards of unholy armies across Japan, slaying all who stand in their way. A young ninja escapes...

Genre: Animation

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Historical figures and their decisions that changed the course of history. Based on expert research, the program explains dilemmas the that heroes...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Michifumi Isoda

Genre: Comedy

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