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2016
S9 E16
BENTO EXPO
BENTO EXPO8.00 2016 HD
Bento, or lunchbox, is a fun slice of Japanese food culture that more people around the world are sharing. Healthy and delicious foods are...
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2017
S7 E3
Anime Supernova
Anime Supernova8.00 2017 HD
Meet the real stars of Japanese animation. From crayons to CGI, discover the techniques and inspirations of some of Japan's most amazing animators.
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2017
S9 E2
Wild Hokkaido!
Wild Hokkaido!6.00 2017 HD
Be immersed in nature's beauty. Discover Hokkaido at its wildest and best as our presenter guides you through its amazing experiences.
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2022
S3 E20
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan1 2022 HD
Globe-trotting wildlife photographer and filmmaker, Iwago Mitsuaki, offers the best of a vast collection of cat footage he took in Japan. On this...
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2021
S1 E7
THE ANIME STUDIO
THE ANIME STUDIO1 2021 HD
Japan's anime studios have captured the world's attention. In this program, we go behind the scenes for an in-depth look at the most prominent...
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2020
S1 E53
BOSAI: Science that Can Save Your Life
BOSAI: Science that Can Save Your Life1 2020 HD
Japan has a long history of natural disasters. BOSAI explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.
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2019
S1 E4
10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki
10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki7.90 2019 HD
A chronicle of the creative process of the legendary Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, a passionate artisan, a steadfast trailblazer, and a father...
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2023
S3 E6
FRONTRUNNERS
FRONTRUNNERS1 2023 HD
FRONTRUNNERS highlights professionals at the very forefront of their field. We showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn...
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2018
S6 E16
15 Minutes
15 Minutes6.50 2018 HD
Content on-the-go! Diverse, innovative, immersive and smartphone optimized. Topics range from arts, crafts and ninjas to international celebrities!
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2022
S1 E24
Activate Your Japanese!
Activate Your Japanese!1 2022 HD
Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about...
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2017
S4 E4
Home Sweet Tokyo
Home Sweet Tokyo1 2017 HD
Englishman Bryan Jenkins was living peacefully with his Japanese wife Itsuki and daughter Alice in London, when his Japanese mother-in-law suddenly...
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2011
S14 E11
Hometown Stories
Hometown Stories1 2011 HD
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
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2023
S3 E4
RAMEN JAPAN
RAMEN JAPAN10.00 2023 HD
Ramen is a savory combination of umami-packed broth and perfectly cooked noodles. This program offers an encyclopedic view of this delectable dish,...
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2021
S4 E16
Magical Japanese
Magical Japanese10.00 2021 HD
Explore the richness and depth of the Japanese language and discover how words and expressions reflect history, culture and the natural world.
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2022
S4 E3
Learn Japanese from the News
Learn Japanese from the News1 2022 HD
Our new TV program helps you learn about Japan and the Japanese language through simple and easy Japanese news. You will learn not only Japanese...
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2023
S2 E5
Hit the Road
Hit the Road1 2023 HD
One of the most appealing features of Japan's national road network is the various Michinoeki, literally way stations, that provide a place for...
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2015
S5 E6
Trails to Tsukiji
Trails to Tsukiji1 2015 HD
"Trails to Tsukiji" is a show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's iconic Tsukiji Market where every kind of fresh food is gathered...
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2013
S13 E9
Document 72 Hours
Document 72 Hours7.00 2013 HD
Three days in the life of...Stay in one location for 72 hours, catching glimpses into people's lives as they open up and share. NHK World English...
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2018
S8 E9
Japan's Top Inventions
Japan's Top Inventions1 2018 HD
Japanese inventions are used and loved around the world. Through interviews and reenactments, go behind the scenes and discover how Japanese...
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2021
S1 E24
The Seasons of Yamato
The Seasons of Yamato1 2021 HD
Here is the high-resolution movie by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara Prefecture, with exclusive pieces which a pianist, Mine Kawakami,...