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A variety show that asks foreigners "Why did you come to Japan?" then follows them on their journeys.

Hinatazaka46's variety show following the format of the prequel Hiragana Oshi after the group changed their name from Hiragana Keyakizaka46 to Hinatazaka46. The show started on 7th April 2019 and is aired every Sunday late night 1:05 am JST.

Arashi ni Shiyagare (嵐にしやがれ) (Must Be ARASHI!) is an ongoing Japanese variety show on NTV starring the members of Arashi. The show began on 24 April 2010 and it airs from 10:00 to 10:54 p.m. (JST) every Saturday. It is Arashi's sixth and current variety show to be aired on NTV as well as their third show to be aired during primetime. There will be a male guest, which the members of Arashi addresses as 'Aniki' (Brother), who will teach Arashi different things. The other section, called 'Encounter the Unknown', is where Arashi will pick up new skills, such as interviewing celebrities, learning the tips to climb a mountain, from meeting experienced professionals they usually have not met before.

Matsuko Deluxe and Shingo Murakami dissect whatever has Japan talking, with on-the-ground interviews about buzzy topics and quirky local issues.

Produced by Hitoshi Matsumoto, Documental pits ten comedians against each other. The objective is to make each other laugh in a closed room. Each contestant brings a one million yen participation fee. The last person to stay in the room without laughing wins. The winner is awarded a 10 million yen prize and bragging rights as the funniest comedian.

The bright young people of Terrace House return to Japan, where they live together and face new relationship challenges.

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

The beautiful island of Oahu is host to a new batch of six strangers who share a single roof, multiple conflicts and no script in this reality series.

Naomi Watanabe hosts a reality show in which eight young actors perform kissing scenes in a drama. Then the camera follows them to see if sparks fly!

They're all here to look for true romance — but hidden among the women is at least one "wolf," a saboteur who's only pretending to be falling in love.

Set up strange situations for random people to experience, and monitor how they react to them.

A new set of six men and women start their lives together under one roof. All they get is a fabulous home and a car. As always, there is no script.

Terrace House: Boys × Girls Next Door was a Japanese reality television series in the Terrace House franchise. It originally aired on Fuji Television's "Cool TV" segment from October 12, 2012 to September 29, 2014 for eight seasons, after which a standalone movie was released as a continuation/conclusion of the show. The show took place in a modernistic house with a terrace located in the Shōnan area.

‘Buzz Rhythm’ (English title: BUZZ RHYTHM) is a music programme that has been broadcast on the Nippon Television network since 4 April 2015. It is a show hosted by Bakarhythm. Initially, the programme was broadcast as ‘Buzz Rhythm’ every Saturday from 00:30 to 01:30 (late Friday night). From 7 October 2017, it was renamed ‘Buzz Rhythm 02’ (Buzz Rhythm Two) and the broadcast time was moved to every Saturday from 00:59 to 01:59 (late Friday night).

Japanese entertainment conglomerate Yoshimoto Kogyo and South Korean entertainment company CJ E&M will co-produce “PRODUCE 101 JAPAN”, based on the reality television talent competition franchise popular in South Korea and China. This Japanese spin-off follows 101 trainees with the intention of producing an 11-member boy band, with members selected by viewers.

Six strangers share a fabulous house in Tokyo, looking for love while living under the same roof. With no script, what happens next is all up to them.

Bento, or lunchbox, is a fun slice of Japanese food culture that more people around the world are sharing. Healthy and delicious foods are beautifully and creatively presented. This NHK series features demonstrations and advice by Japanese bento experts, as well as shares some of the bento pictures and videos sent in by viewers worldwide.

High school students who were not supposed to meet, living in distant cities, come together for a 'love journey'. They can only meet on weekends. Will love be born in 'Koisuru shūmatsu hōmusutei'?

In Tokyo, after midnight, many people wander around without destinations. Some were partying, some were working late, and some were just too drunk to catch the train on time. What happens if a camera crew suddenly asks them to let a camera follow them home in exchange of paying the taxi fare? There is no time for preparation for the interviewee. The camera documents their house just as it is. Some starts to talk about their previous dream by showing photo albums. Some start to confess their gratefulness towards their wife in the middle of the night. Why not discover how people react when a TV crew suddenly visits their home after midnight.

To find love, seven strangers leave Japan and embark on a journey through the African continent.

Seven men and women board a pink bus in search of true love. On a journey through Asia with strangers, their goal is to return to Japan as a couple.

Princess T-ARA was a reality television program broadcasted on the cable channel Mnet Japan starting on April 19th, 2013 starring T-ARA. The show ended on September 27th, 2013 after 24 episodes. The show follows the girls behind the scenes in Japan and showcasing their schedules in Japan and South Korea.

"Caligula" is a psychological phenomenon in which you want do things that are prohibited. Featured here are numerous pitches rejected by multiple TV stations. However, there are some treasures buried among them. Proposals once buried in the darkness revived here!

"Kanjani no Shiwake Infinity" (Kanjani no Shiwake Eight) was a variety show that aired on TV Asahi from the early hours of April 7, 2011 (late night on the 6th) until March 21, 2015. It was commonly known as "Shiwake Infinity".

Tabi Fukuyama - Travel show of Masaharu Fukuyama

‘Sandwichman & Mana Ashida’s Dr. Chan’ (Sandwichman to Ashida Mana no Hakase-chan) is a variety programme that has been broadcast on the TV Asahi network since 12 October 2019. It is a show hosted by Sandwichman and Mana Ashida.

Japanese game show aired on the Nippon Television Network

This program offers Japanese fans an inside look at CUBE Entertainment and its artists—BEAST, 4Minute, and G.Na.

A group of men and women, each burdened with a dark secret, look for love in this dating show with a twist. Hosted by reformed playboy Atsushi Tamura.

SUPER JUNIOR's leader Leeteuk travels alone to famous places in Japan.

ZIP! is a nationwide daily morning TV show in Japan! A popular program from japan that plays every Monday to Friday, 5:50 - 8:00, it is a mixture of news, many of the most popular entertainment news are showcased during the show.

YouTube Originals documentary on the making of "Get To The Punchline", the first film written and directed by Non (formerly, Nounen Rena). It covers the pre-production, 13-day shoot, and post-production of the film showing the wildly creative but inexperienced film-maker's struggles to make her first film.

‘Sakagami Animal Kingdom’ is an educational variety programme broadcast on the Fuji TV network (excluding certain regions) every Friday from 12 October 2018, from 19:00 to 20:00 (JST); it is a show hosted by Shinobu Sakagami.

From economics to fashion news, if it's silly or absurd, the Datsuryoku News Network will cover it!

‘Prebato!!’ is a variety programme produced by Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS TV) that has been broadcast every Thursday from 19:00 to 20:00 (JST) since 11 October 2012 [Note 1]. It is generally simulcast across all 28 stations in the TBS network; furthermore, in regions without a network affiliate, it is broadcast on a delayed basis through programme sales to Fuji TV network affiliates. Until August 2014, the programme was titled ‘Who Is the Most Useful Celebrity!? Pressure Battle!!’ (Tsukaeru Geinoujin wa Dare da!? Pressure Battle!!), and the current title, ‘Prebato!!’, was originally an abbreviation of this. This entry also covers the special pilot programme ‘The King’s Choice! ~Who Is the Most Useful Celebrity!?~’ (Ousama no Choice ~Tsukaeru Geinoujin wa Dare da!?~), a joint production by Mainichi Broadcasting System and TBS Television, which was broadcast on 9 August 2012 as part of ‘Spamoku!!’.

Kotaro Koizumi and Muro Tsuyoshi are two of the best friends in the entertainment industry. They combine their vacations and embark on a freewheeling journey!

Culinary specialist Kentetsu Koh travels across Asia in search of great home cooking and person-to-person encounters. Join him as he experiences a diversity of tastes and lifestyles throughout the region.

The lives of a group of young aspiring Japanese women as they seek stardom in the popular pop culture and fashion districts of Tokyo, Shibuya and Harajuku.