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revisiting where we met

Exploring Kyoto’s traditional culture, art, cuisine, and history through the many "sounds" that fill the city. This new and unique program focuses on the various "sounds" resonating throughout Kyoto, allowing viewers to experience the elegance of the ancient capital’s traditions in a relaxed manner. From the rhythmic clatter of weaving looms to the chanting of sutras in historic temples, and the enchanting tones of the shamisen echoing through the hanamachi (geisha district), the program showcases the many "sounds" of Kyoto. Hosted by Yui Yokoyama (AKB48), a Kyoto native, the journey delves into the city’s rich culture, performing arts, and history.

"Japan Delish" is a banquet of foods from overseas adopted by the Japanese. From fare steeped in tradition to its many modern variations, uncover the delicious histories at the heart of every dish.

The theatrical aquarium "átoa" that opened in Kobe is a new bayside landmark that offers new discoveries and impressions through exhibits that fuse art and aquarium. It is a new landmark in the bayside area of Kobe. A mini drama about a fish-viewing manual for modern people, set in an aquarium where you can be soothed by colorful creatures.

In the Edo period, an era without photographs, ukiyo-e prints served as precious 'visual records of Edo,' conveying the lifestyle, customs, and culture of that time. This show aims to reconstruct life in Edo period through decrypting of the ukiyo-e prints.

Former NASA rocket engineer Chad Zdenek takes apart some of the world's mightiest machines and uncovers their secrets.

In 2016, a famous French restaurant in Tokyo closed its doors. The chef Otsuka Kenichi and his wife Keiko fell in love with the rich local foods in Hokkaido and relocated to Furano city. They collaborate with local producers to make attractive dishes that you could have nowhere else. Unique dishes with local ingredients, such as freshly harvested asparagus and corns, oysters and scallops, also melons and haskaps. Beautiful 4K footage captures the nature of Hokkaido and the colorful cuisine.

Traditional festivals called matsuri are found all over Japan. In this series, we present diverse matsuri and the preparations leading up to them. Each matsuri presents a new face of local Japan.

Wednesday Campanella is a leading Japanese music group with a distinctive music style, known for their constant innovation in their performances. After having a successful concert at Nippon Budokan in 2017, establishing themselves as top tier artists like no other. However, KOM_I, the singer and performer of the group, had a sense of peril as her performances were based solely on the reception of the audience rather than her free expression. Through trial and error, she has been looking for a way to present her true creativity during the past year. We follow KOM_I as she faces her current struggles and takes a step in a new direction while also reflecting on her background and path which lead to her debut.

American Ninja Challenge was a nationwide competition sponsored by G4 TV to send a number of American citizens to Japan to compete in the hit TV show Ninja Warrior. American Ninja Challenge has been held since Sasuke 19 and currently merged into the TV series American Ninja Warrior that premiered on December 12, 2009.

Anipara Ongakukan was a Japanese music program that aired on Kids Station from February 2001 to December 2, 2017.

Yui Yokoyama from AKB48 takes us on a journey into the culture of Kyoto, exploring the topic of traditional colors. We delve into the history and legacy surrounding them, the craftsmanship, and the exquisite scenery of Kyoto. We explore the colors of kimono, such as those in Kyo-yuzen, colors that adorn cuisine, and colors representing the four seasons of Kyoto.

PARANORMAL SURVEILLANCE CAMERA: NEW FOOTAGE returns proving that there is still a wealth of unexplained footage captured regularly on home videos and security cameras all across Japan.

An intimate document that takes up one U-29 (under 29 years old) who is struggling every day to design his own life. It introduces the worries and anxieties of the main character's work, income and schedule, and depicts the new values and way of life of the U-29 generation. Video distribution as an educational program for junior high school and high school students "special activities, comprehensive, morality".

Each episode of this Japanese series visits a different city around the world. The unseen narrator explores on foot, occasionally stopping to admire a tourist attraction or to talk to local people, and gives a walking commentary about where he or she currently is and the sights surrounding him or her. Each episode shoots over a single day. The program's English edition (broadcast on NHK World) dubs the original Japanese narration.

This special, streamed on the Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club, commemorates the 10th anniversary of the series and the release of the Blu-ray Box. The first part will be streamed on June 11, 2023, and the second part on June 18. The audio commentary for episode 1 will also be available on the Toei Tokusatsu YouTube Channel. Featuring Masato Wada as Nobuo Akagi, Sanshiro Wada as the Akiba Red suit actor, and producer Atsushi Hikasa.

What makes an ideal house? A warm, sunny interior perhaps, or a house with a rooftop spa and a fantastic view? Maybe a large garden where the kids can play? Everyone has a different answer. But what if you're limited to a plot size of just 20㎡ ? Don't give up, because help is at hand from super architects. Using innovative architectural design you can realize your very own dream house. Dream House is a social documentary in which we build a home fulfilling as many of the dreams and wishes of the client as possible, following each step in detail, from the initial design stage onward.

Exploring the ukiyo-e woodblock print artworks published by the Edo-period producer Tsutaya Jūzaburō through stunning 3D CGI.

The capital of the Heian period, where it is said that Emperor Shirakawa once lamented, ‘The waters of the Kamo River, the dice of the board game sugoroku, and the mountain monks—these are the things that do not sit well with my heart’, is built upon a vast alluvial fan. It is said that the Kyoto Basin contains a volume of water equivalent to that of Lake Biwa. This abundance of water and the flow of its rivers have nurtured the culture of Kyoto. In this programme, we will introduce the culture of Kyoto through the lens of ‘water’.

Travel along the Japan’s railway line and explore hundreds of inexpensive, interesting and easily reachable places within Tokyo and surrounding areas.

A short documentary series on Dreamcast game creators telling their stories of how they encountered the Sega Dreamcast and the history behind the titles they developed for it.

The show offers the most current scientific insights into our 13.8 billion-year-old universe and the Earth. Through research and advanced visualization techniques, viewers will delve into the profound discoveries that have shaped our understanding of the cosmos and our home planet.

Climate change is everyone's problem, but the devastating effects aren't felt evenly. In partnership with a US public broadcaster, we zero in on protecting the most affected people and areas, or MAPA.

Legendary concert footage from Japan's leading artists, as well as rare program footage that remains on NHK, will be presented in high-definition and high-resolution images remastered with the latest technology!

Join chef Kogawa Nobuko and her husband Makoto as they take us on a culinary journey through the seasons featuring traditional recipes unique to the mountainous region of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.

Foodie guests from various genres that have yet to be introduced to the world will introduce restaurants and dishes that match the theme of each episode. They also talk about problems and things that only foodies can't usually hear! In addition to information on delicious restaurants and cuisine, we discuss the appeal of food with images full of slyness!

Forests cover close to 70 percent of Japan's land area. Japan's climate varies significantly from north to south, making it home to diverse forests. These forests have been an intrinsic part of Japanese culture since time immemorial.

Honda Origins retraces the life of company founder Soichiro Honda through an animated series combining Japanese-style manga cartoon drawings, audio and historic photographs. The audio-visual journey from the beginnings of Honda through to its achievements and legacy.

An exciting mountain journey, with beautiful views, where viewers feel as if they are walking themselves, guided by knowledgeable guides.

The show features a wide range of content, including historical documentaries, emergency rescue missions, karaoke battles, and police reality shows. Unique and engaging stories make a popular choice for viewers looking for diverse entertainment on Sunday evenings.

Tadashi Shimada / Message from the Forest Kamui Mintara [Hokkaido / Akan] ・Experience Hokkaido's forests and wilderness through the eyes of animals Impressive Nature Watching! Kamui Mintara, which is the Ainu language for the playground of the gods. Hokkaido's Akan is surrounded by awe-inspiring nature. Living things gather there, are watched over, and are kept alive. Animal photographer Tadashi Shimada lives in Hokkaido Vividly reflect the appearance of wild birds and beasts, When Susumu Hirasawa of P-MODEL plays magnificent music, "Kamui Mintara" It will lead you into an otherworldly forest. ・ Appearing animals Ezo flying squirrel / Kingfisher / Black woodpecker / Ezo squirrel / Kitakine Ezo tanuki no Ezo deer / Blakiston's fish owl, etc.

Enjoy Awaji Island in its entirety! This is a variety show that introduces recommended spots and gourmet food that can be reached by bicycle while enjoying the spectacular scenery!

The American children's television series Sesame Street has a long history in Japan, airing for three decades as a dubbed program, and recently restarting as a local co-production.

The "Tetsuincho" (iron seal book) can be enjoyed on 40 local lines throughout Japan, just like collecting red seals. Actresses Mary June Takahashi and Nori Sato, who love to travel, will take you on their first railroad journey together, while being soothed by the scenery flowing through the train windows. It's their first trip together on a train!

~Understanding the Disaster Interval~ 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, we are now living in the "disaster interval" between disasters. This special program focuses on people who are preparing for the next major earthquake in the disaster interval!

A news program that conducts an in-depth investigation into the current state of affairs in the Kansai region of Japan, covering a wide range of societal topics, including incidents, disasters, the economy, culture, entertainment, and sports.

A journey to meet cats living in various cities, from signboard cats to stray cats and cats met on the road.

The program explores the history, culture and nature of the countries that top actors and actresses are passionate about and travel to on their own.

This documentary variety show features fish-loving reporters visiting one of approximately 3,000 harbors across Japan. They embark on a culinary journey to savor the 'delicious local fish' that can only be enjoyed in their respective regions.