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Fun Abroad: 3D2N is a tourism project. In the early days, it was characterized by a tight schedule and a high degree of freedom to participate in impromptu activities. It's also focused on getting new owners to try and experience more "firsts."

Prominent Japanese wildlife photographer and filmmaker Mitsuaki Iwago loves cats of all shapes and sizes. So he's set out on a journey to film cats all over the world as they live their lives. Join him in a cat's-eye view of many diverse cities spanning the globe in a unique program that perhaps even your own cat will enjoy as well!

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.

TBS’s ”World Heritage,” is a 30-minute weekly documentary series that is registered by UNESCO under Natural Heritage, Cultural Heritage and Cultural Sciences. The program started in spring, 1996, and over a span of 10 years has covered about 560 topics around the world. To better convey the grandeur of these treasures of the world, TBS has shot the series in High-Definition. High quality images, impeccable narrative, and beautiful music...the elements are simple and straightforward. The producers feel that this style of presentation works best to visually document and preserve the wonders of the world, and continue to do so to this day.

Journeys in Japan provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan. English-speaking visitors travel the length of the country, exploring the culture, meeting the local people, visiting historic sites and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

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.

Documentary about China's film industry and the monumental changes in the past 40 years from beginning with propaganda films to the "5th generation" filmmakers and beyond, who embraced art and commercial films to make China the second largest box office market in the world after Hollywood.

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization.

Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.

The series depicts "Kyoto as Kyoto people love it" in dramas and documentaries.

Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use, to travel tips and must-see places.

This series explores the history, traditions and culture of Chinese food. Filmed at over 160 locations across China, this series truly is a feast for the senses. The seven-episode documentary series introduces the history and story behind foods of various kinds in more than 160 locations in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The documentary has also been actively encouraged as a means of introducing Chinese food culture to those unfamiliar with local cuisine.

After a plane crash, a devoted wife learns that her life and marriage is all a lie.

Extraordinary show that reveals how forces of nature through sheer power of evolution shaped life in all it's unexpected and glorious forms, and filled our planet with amazing diversity of animals and plants.

Criss-cross Japan by rail. Enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan.

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

Going beyond the horizon. Meet Japan's entrepreneurs whose innovative thinking is changing traditional mindsets in their various fields of work.

Embark on a delightful journey through the culinary traditions of China and uncover the stories of the people who create and cherish its dishes.

Delicious food from Tokyo's markets! Learn about the amazing ingredients which are sourced from across Japan and sold at Tokyo's fresh food markets.

Tay Tawan and company visit different festivals around Thailand where they will learn their customs and traditions while having fun.

Be immersed in nature's beauty. Discover Hokkaido at its wildest and best as our presenter guides you through its amazing experiences.

The Everyday Life of Beagle Idols!

NHK WORLD PRIME brings you a world of mainly documentaries, and more. Tune in to see special select programs on all sorts of topics and genres.

Take a deep dive into the beautiful world of Japan's top male idol groups from number one producer Johnny's in this revealing docuseries.

"Every Treasure Tells a Story" has a total of 100 episodes, divided into four seasons. To shoot this documentary, the film crew traveled all over the country, filming nearly a hundred museums and archaeological institutes and more than 50 archaeological sites.

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

100 timeless images of the Forbidden City

The documentary series were made to look back on Korea’s modern history. It tells stories of specific moments in time weaving together relevant video clips from news broadcasts, dramas, shows and other documentaries

Will all of these nine charming boys be able to make it? Find out if the JYP’s most independent trainees can prove themselves to be K-pop idol material and successfully debut as a K-pop idol boy group!

Traveling across Korea to enjoy the heartiest meals, manhwa artist Huh Young-man invites guests to join him for tasty dishes and genuine conversation.

BLACKPINK HOUSE is a South Korean variety show by BLACKPINK broadcasted by JTBC. The show follows the four members of BLACKPINK as they move into their new dorm, where they’ll be spending 100 days of vacation.

A full-scale travel documentary program that portrays the beautiful landscapes, lifestyles, and activities of people across various regions in Japan. Presented in an omnibus format, it allows viewers to immerse themselves in the nostalgic and irreplaceable scenery of Japan.

The large-scale aerial documentary "Aerial China", produced by CCTV and contracted by CCTV Records International Media Co., Ltd., is a documentary film that overlooks China from an aerial perspective and comprehensively and stereoscopically displays History of China's historical and cultural landscape, natural and geographical features, and economic and social development and changes. The series consists of 34 episodes, each lasting 50 minutes, covering 23 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, 4 municipalities, and 2 special administrative regions across the country. This film will be entirely completed through aerial photography, with each episode selecting the most representative and ornamental historical, cultural, natural, and modern landscapes from various provinces and cities. Using aerial flight routes as clues, it will showcase a beautiful China, ecological China, and civilized China that the audience is familiar with and full of freshness through storytelling.

Filmed over a period of four years, this food documentary journeys to 22 countries across six continents, focusing on areas where “East meets West” in the dining scene and delves into the rise and changes in Chinese cuisines worldwide.

What is good design? And what is its power? From traditional to cutting edge, we explore Japanese designs that are literally shaping our lives.

The documentary by gourmet Shen Hongfei, Chen Xiaoqing as the general counsel; Visit the streets, smell and taste, with simple images and family taste, looking for authentic Chinese breakfast. Each episode features a traditional breakfast, an interesting shop, a group of self-indulgent diners, and the owner's "breakfast philosophy."

A long-running NHK investigative strand that revisits headline-making unsolved cases with a hybrid of docudrama and documentary, drawing on police files, journalists’ notes, and new interviews to surface leads and lessons.

Behind the scenes of the making of MVs and Fan Meetings, where the K-pop group Stray Kids performs and plays around.

This is the second installment of “pub poet” Rui Yoshida's travels in Hokkaido! Following “Port Town Walks in Hokkaido with Rui Yoshida ,” this series will take you to every corner of Hokkaido, from mountain towns surrounded by nature to inland towns and remote islands, accompanied by female announcers from HBC. They will seek out the best restaurants frequented by locals, taste fresh seafood from the mountains and the sea, and savor delicious sake. They also have a lot of fun with store owners and regular customers! In search of Hokkaido's hidden gems, seasonal delicacies, sake, and encounters, Rui Yoshida's wandering journey continues.

Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in a Japan you didn't know existed.

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.

Two men go backpacking to Cuba, the country full of their unique charms. For two weeks, they enjoy Che Guevara’s revolution of freedom, the exciting melody of Buena Vista Social Club, splendid old cars, and refreshment from Mojito. They find lodging by walking around, think about places to eat, sleep, and what to wear. Bargaining happens everywhere. They throw themselves into the unpredictable moments. Here are the two confused tourists with a backpack. Their travel starts now.

Meet the real stars of Japanese animation. From crayons to CGI, discover the techniques and inspirations of some of Japan's most amazing animators.

Follow the 300-day journey of BTS's sold-out world tour, BTS Live Trilogy Episode III: The Wings Tour. Celebrate the triumph of their friendship as they overcome shared hardships, and witness the growth and hard work as BTS continues on the path to grow into fully-fledged artists.