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As emcees of a fictitious variety programme, Matsuoka Mayu and Ito Sairi interview people with fixations in everyday life to find out what is difficult for others to understand, but makes the person happy.

Blu-ray roundtable series featuring the cast of Zyuohger.

Nara, Japan's ancient capital, proud of its unparalleled history. It is filled with wonderful mysteries. These are unveiled in short, 5-minute segments by Riho Yoshioka. Alongside these captivating stories, she also shares recommendations for local gourmet delights.

Japan continues to thrive as it incorporates cultural elements of music, fashion, cuisine, sports, arts and science from around the world. People’s encounters trigger the fusion of Japan’s and the world’s diverse culture, unceasingly producing a myriad of new phenomena and events. This series will feature how various culture in modern Japan and overseas blend together and influence each other.

From Japan's most famous haiku locations, HAIKU MASTERS introduces Photo Haikus sent in from around the world with its unique take on the art form, creating the ultimate social haiku experience.

Science, while inspiring dreams in humans, also sometimes confronts them with cruel results. Beneath the shining history of science, there have been numerous instances of cruel experiments, unethical research, and misconduct. This series aims to shine a light on events buried in such darkness, delving into 'science,' 'history,' and 'ethics'.

Kyoto is a city that captivates the hearts of people throughout the four seasons. The beauty of spring, the cherry blossom season, is truly exceptional. In this programme, we will bring you a live broadcast from Daigo-ji Temple, associated with Toyotomi Hideyoshi, featuring evocative footage of Kyoto’s cherry blossoms alongside a variety of topics. ‘What made the legendary “Daigo Hanami” so remarkable?’ ‘A chef from a long-established Kyoto ryotei takes on the challenge of recreating “Taiko Hideyoshi’s Hanami Bento!?”’ ‘What is the mysterious architectural masterpiece left behind by the passion for modernisation in the Meiji era?’ ‘Cherry blossoms that travelled through space??’ and much more. Please enjoy Kyoto in the full bloom of spring to the very last detail.

Japanese castles seen through the eyes of a lady wearing traditional kimono. Detailed historical and construction information is presented along with an introduction to castle surroundings and local food specialties.