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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.

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’.

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.

Wild Tripper!! follows Yugo Kochi as he undertakes physically and mentally demanding journeys through natural environments across Japan.

Kōkentetsu, a popular culinary researcher embarks on a journey with the theme of "Japanese cuisine to be preserved for the next 100 years." Along the way, he encounters dedicated producers, chefs, and local people who have inherited the flavors of their hometowns.

From Fukuoka to Hokkaido, follow the five members of Ae! Group on their debut tour around Japan in this behind-the-scenes documentary series.

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!

Pianos are placed in airports, stations and street corners around the world for anyone to play. Join us as we unfold life stories of each piano player and watch them through fixed camera lenses.

The short editions of behind-the-scenes series S&L Inside Kamen Rider published on tv asahi or TV Asahi Super Hero Time's official YouTube channel.

Great Nature portrays unknown wilderness and breathtaking landscapes on Earth, as well as mysterious phenomena. A unique program that conveys the dynamic history of the Earth and the activities of the Earth behind them.

The show documents Japanese festivals - matsuri - which are local cultural events where everyone involved in organizing, participating, and observing becomes engrossed as one. It aims to capture the vitality and unity that these festivals bring to contemporary Japan.

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.

After making its debut in the world 150 years ago, Japan has been aiming "up the hill" and became one of the Five Powers after the First World War. Focusing on four themes that have held Japan's fate since the Meiji era (1868-1912) as it attempted to compete with the Western powers: "Asia," "The Emperor and the Constitution," "Trade," and "Military," the program examines from a global historical perspective why Japan, once a "first-class" country, became isolated and burnt to the ground in the international community.

The ANIMAL ALL-STARS SERIES showcase the special physical characteristics and surprising skills of animals at the “top of their class” whether it’s running and leaping, body size, cuteness or odd movements. The hosts of program are two cute characters, Sola, a sun fairy, and Wondero, a boy always wanting to be the best. They travel around the world to discover the animals’ astonishing abilities and amazing powers.

Globe-trotting wildlife photographer and filmmaker, Iwago Mitsuaki, offers the best of a vast collection of cat footage he took in Japan. On this unique trip around the country, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats!

Uncovering the secrets of the birth of stunning natural landscapes in Japan, where the earth's dynamic forces have sculpted some of the most captivating vistas on the planet. Featuring on-location footage, expert insights, and CG animations, the show brings Japan’s geological wonders to life and deepens our understanding of the geological processes.

An adult educational program in which models actually put on and take off various costumes to "verify" their construction and how to put them on and take them off. The different outfits in each episode are also a focus of attention.

The long full versions of behind-the-scenes series S&L Inside Kamen Rider published on the Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club.

"Ekisoba" shops, popular among railroad fans, are combining regional flavours to create unique noodle dishes like soba, udon, and ramen at train stations. Celebrities with a love for trains guide viewers on a culinary journey to explore these local "ekimen" bowls across Japan.

A training location show for the AKB48 Kenkyuusei (students) to develop their variety skills while challenging location shoots and food reviews! The name of the program "WOW" is an abbreviation of "THE WALK OF THE WORLD," and the title represents the Kenkyuusei's wish to "become idols that will fly out into the world in the future."

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".

This program provides a solo journey experience to various captivating hot spring resorts, allowing you to leisurely savor their true charm. Actors accompany viewers on a unique 3-day trip to a single resort, where they can interact with the locals, experience the hot springs, and indulge in the lesser-known charms of each area, including gourmet cuisine and breathtaking scenery.

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.

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.

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.

Documentary about the life of Ryōjun Shionuma - a Buddhist monk who completed 1000-day ascetic practice in Mount Ōmine.

Water, rice, and koji fungi – Japanese sake, brewed through the blessings of nature and the rhythm of time. This program follows travelers as they visit destinations from over 1000 sake breweries, each producing sake that reflects the uniqueness of their region. Viewers learn about the charm of each location while being taught the way of enjoying their evening sake by master brewers.

Exploring the hidden flavors, craftsmanship, and breathtaking scenery of various places in the Kansai region, connecting with the local residents, listening to their stories and life experiences, and feeling the greatness of those places.

A large-scale special documentary program, broadcast primarily on NHK BS1 on Sunday evenings, covering a wide range of subjects.

A continuation of the series of 'Century of Film,' which began broadcasting in 1995. Based on archive footage collected from various countries around the world, the program aims to show how humble actions of an individual chain together and shape the history of humanity.

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.

A look into the vast world of Japanese cinema, current and classic films, as well as interviews with leading players.

Documentary about a new type of crime that targets ordinary people through their household appliances From computers to refrigerators, around 17 billion household devices around the world are connected to the Internet. Innovations like the Internet of Things, or IoT, make our lives more comfortable. But they can also prove useful to criminals. We have to be careful: the online devices in our homes could be targeted by these people.

Three emotional guys document their rail travels all over Japan. Finding fun in riding, driving, talking to employees, discovering railroad history, or finding best photo spots they create a unique show full of laughs and interesting information.

Imagine-nation was a show on NHK World that focused on Japanese pop culture, specifically anime, manga and video games. Each episode showcased the latest and hottest in the world of Japanese pop culture. The show, which began in 2008, aired its last episode on March 23, 2020.