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A Japanese variety show hosted by popular Japanese owarai duo, Downtown, with comedian Hōsei Tsukitei (formerly known as Hōsei Yamasaki) and owarai duo Cocorico co-hosting.

Nogizaka46 is making a big leap forward right now! Their activities range from live performances, varieties, dramas, movies, and models. In order to give these girls even more momentum, this program will challenge various projects that bring out new aspects and charms of the members!!!

Nogizakatte, Doko? (乃木坂って、どこ??) is Nogizaka46's TV show hosted by the Bananaman comedy duo, Osamu Shitara and Yuki Himura. The show usually feature the members' Senbatsu Selections and several other segments.

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.

Host Peter Barakan delves into various aspects of Japanese culture; exploring practices, history, and modern innovations in such areas as ramen, rice, sushi, geisha, bonsai, and so much more. Local experts discuss their passions at fascinating length, and American Japanophile Matt Alt experiences the food, practices, and cultures in each episode in depth. Viewers will finish each half hour episode with a new understanding of an area of Japanese life through demonstrative videos and explanations, all delivered respectfully and true to the Japanese way of life.

Soko Magattara, Sakurazaka? is a Japanese late night variety show starring Japanese idol group Sakurazaka46. It is hosted by Yū Sawabe and Teruyuki Tsuchida and airs every Sunday at 12:35 AM JST on TV Tokyo.

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

Achikochi Audrey is a variety show lead by the comedic duo Audrey. Every week, different guests are invited to the show to consult with Audrey on whatever troubles they have been facing recently.

🗣Ano-chan opens a TV station at home Unpredictable music talk variety that invites customers to your home and approaches the real face 👀💭

This program aims to decipher a challenging classic literary work over the course of four episodes lasting for a total of 100 minutes. Alongside clear explanations from skillful presenters, it utilizes animation, visual imagery, and readings to delve into the profound world of these renowned pieces.

Ryota Yamasato, Minami Tanaka, and Ayaka Hironaka The three too-dangerous men and women talk in-depth about the words and actions of "bruising men and women"!

Bura Tamori (ブラタモリ, sometimes stylized as "BURATAMORI")）is a Japanese weekly geological TV series broadcast domestically on NHK General Television and internationally on NHK World Premium hosted by Tamori. It was launched in 2008. In the program, Tamori, accompanied by NHK's female broadcaster, strolls Japan's city or area with professional or amateur geologists, local historians or curators, and explores the place's terrain features and geological changes, as well as its history, culture and civil engineering.

A talk show featuring celebrities who love plastic models.

Miu Takigawa views the world from behind the safety of her bangs, content with peacefully passing unnoticed through life. Reserved and timid, Miu struggles to converse with or even smile at customers when at her part time job, but she works tirelessly to support her mother and precious little sister, Haru. It is a shock when a letter arrives from the entertainment company GIP, announcing that she has been chosen as a candidate for their new project. Miu decides to accept the invitation and heads to the meeting spot where the eccentric ensemble of other candidates filter in, all summoned by their own letters. Not long after, the girls are escorted by a manager to a luxurious secret facility, where it is explained that they must follow the mysterious directions of "The Wall," whose orders are absolute. The 24th of December, 2016, will see the birth of idols like no other; on that day, the group 22/7 will debut, whether or not Miu and the other members are ready to take the stage.

A show covering entertainment, trend news, and hot topics, featuring in-depth discussions on relevant issues, real-time viewer polls, the latest weather updates, and horoscopes.

Koichi Domoto and Tsuyoshi Domoto entertain their guests by doing whatever their guests want to do.

A talk show in which experts from a variety of specialty fields are invited to introduce a surprising and "deep" world unbeknownst to MC Matsuko and viewers.

Shin Nogizaka Star Tanjou is a new variety program, was taken over by 5th generation. They're for the first time doing a variety program by singing a songs from Showa & Heisei era.

A Japanese late night variety show that covered sexy idol music groups, gravure models, shiatsu, naked apron cooking, bath cinema and lingerie

A current affairs television programme produced by the Japanese public broadcaster NHK provides cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

GYAO! and TOKYO FM "Takuya Kimura Flow" will present a special program "Kimura Sa~~n!" Captain Takuya will do his best to meet everyone's requests! Please enjoy the "genuine" Takuya Kimura that you have never seen before and can only be seen in this program!

The next generation of Manzai duos compete in a fierce battle of wits and laughter, unleashing their best material for a chance at comedic glory.

As the title suggest, in order to "supplement" the series, they will delve into the story that could not be fully depicted in the TV series. This includes behind-the-scenes stories related to the show's production, and even the settings of the work and the characters. In each episode, tips about the story and setting of the series are "confessed" one after another from all sides. What kind of confessions will come out?

"Say You to Yo Asobi" is a Japanese variety show featuring voice actors. It is streamed from Monday to Friday, with different voice actors as hosts each day.

Nogizaka Star Birth! series is a music variety show in which 4th and 5th generation members have performed and tried their hand at many famous songs. This time, the newly recruited 6th generation members will try to improve their singing skills by covering famous songs that have been sung down through the ages.

A talk show broadcast on Fuji TV every Sunday.

Find out everything there is to know about Japanese tradition, from food to culture to objects and arts, and the people who are continuing it today.

Reboot of the original Manben series from 2014-2017. Naoki Urasawa is returning to visit eight different manga authors, observe them in their daily work and discuss the creation of manga.

An educational program where notable figures from various fields—such as business, art, sports, and more—give lectures to high school students about their own youth. The program aims to inspire and guide them by encouraging reflection on past experiences and future life choices through thoughtful discussions.

Ookami Shounen Lie or Truth is a quiz and variety program hosted by Downtown’s Hamada Masatoshi. A series of stories are presented in the video for guest viewers to choose the one is telling the truth or lies. Popular entertainers and actors are also participated in the quiz questions with bloopers and outtakes from drama series.

What is the full picture of the harsh project that made Kuro-chan say, "It was the most difficult location shoot so far"?

The time spent at a family restaurant where the trio of Makubes 3, Haruto (Masaki Suda), Shunta (Ryunosuke Kamiki), Junpei (Taiga Nakano), hang out and discuss their comedy skit scripts. (The program is unscripted, solely relying on the actors to stay in character and perform).

The show is centered around a fictional 'relearning project for adults,' aimed at creating an app for adults who want to update their knowledge. The members discuss what kind of content should be included in the app and how the current textbooks differ in content from the past.

No taboo puppet show explores the often unexamined corners of Japanese society. The guests that appear on “Nehorin Pahorin” are all regular people involved in interesting subculture spaces or activities that rarely get mainstream media attention. The guarantee of anonymity enforced by the decision to turn every visitor into a pig puppet prompts those on the show to go into greater detail about their story, whether they worked as a secretary for a member of the Diet or became addicted to host clubs.

A variety show in which "Arashi" and a guest or two form a team to compete against a guest team in physical games.

A bonus corner featured in the Kamen Rider Fourze DVDs, in which the Kamen Rider Club takes a look at the Showa Riders.

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

Two charismatic people from completely different fields who usually have no contact with each other meet, and with the intention of what kind of chemical reaction "switch" will enter, "masters" who are active on the front line will meet each other. In addition to the chemical reactions of the two charisma that can not be seen in a simple dialogue, they visit each other's work sites and explore common methodologies and hints for success, as well as the "face" of both the speaker and the listener. A new cross-interview show that you can enjoy.

This innovative show combines charismatic solo narration with manga and computer-generated imagery to offer explanations of complex social phenomena. With its overwhelming speed and clarity, it captures the hearts of viewers in their twenties and thirties, presenting a fresh form of social information entertainment program.

A variety show by the idol unit "=LOVE" produced by Rino Sashihara that pursues the "cuteness" of idols.

‘Tokyo PC Club: Girls’ Guide to Game Development from Scratch’ is a documentary series featuring members of Nogizaka46 learning to code, which has been broadcast on BS TV Tokyo every Saturday from 16 April 2022, from 00:00 to 00:30 (late Friday night).

The show's main protagonist is the 5-year-old title character Chico-chan. An actor wears a costume with an oversize head to portray her, while the broadcasts show her face in 3D computer graphics, which allows for a variety of outrageous expressions and effects. Accompanied by comedian Takashi Okamura, the show features Chico-chan asking Okamura and others simple questions, such as "Why do people wave their hands when they say goodbye?" If they cannot answer properly, she spits out her sarcastic signature phrase, "Botto ikiten ja ne-yo!" (Don't sleep through life!) Yuichi Kimura provides the voice of Chico-chan.

All you need is a small desk and musical instruments. NHK is launching a Japanese version of the worldwide phenomenon "tiny desk concerts," originally pioneered by American public broadcaster NPR. Set in the actual offices of NHK, the series will breathe new life into music as artists perform in a setting that is anything but ordinary.

A variety and comedy sketch program featuring The Drifters that was broadcast as a special program on Fuji Television and its affiliate stations during the Christmas season every December for seven years from 1982 to 1988.

This is an all-in-one variety show with a wide range of topics and themes. Watch the witty Kazunari Ninomiya from ARASHI hosting his own show!

A dream competition that transcends generations, from Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa! In the scorching hot summer of 2024, Kamen Riders who are "all the strongest" will run! Fall?! Compete!!! The strongest vs. the strongest! A one-time legendary match between heroes who have saved the world! This match... is completely unpredictable!!

"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!

The special effects "Super Sentai" series began with "Himitsu Sentai Goranger" in 1975. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the series, and viewers will be voting for 49 works, over 300 heroes, and over 160 giant robots over the course of a month. While announcing the rankings, the show will discuss the appeal of the series that has been loved for 50 years, including the fun of the unique five-person team and the variety of drama styles, including science fiction, fantasy, and period dramas. A certain hero will also appear in the studio! [Host] Nishikawa Takanori, [Announcer] Sugiura Yuki, [Guests] Suzuki Fuku, Seki Tomokazu, Nakagawa Shoko, Miyashita Kenshitaka, [Narration] Hattori Jun, [Reader] Saito Kimiko

A show that features a mix of comedy sketches, celebrity interviews, and interactive segments with the audience. Known for its upbeat, light-hearted vibe, the program frequently features popular comedians and entertainers.