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  • 2016
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    Explore Japan

    Explore Japan

    1 2016 HD

    Japan continues to thrive as it incorporates cultural elements of music, fashion, cuisine, sports, arts and science from around the world....

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  • 2019
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    Easy Japanese for Work

    Easy Japanese for Work

    1 2019 HD

    Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical, effective workplace expressions, understand business culture and improve your kanji.

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  • 2023
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    RAMEN JAPAN

    RAMEN JAPAN

    10.00 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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  • 2020
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    Japanology Plus mini

    Japanology Plus mini

    1 2020 HD

    A five-minute series where you can explore a wide variety of Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.

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  • 2018
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    Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE

    Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE

    1 2018 HD

    Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as Edo. More than a million people enjoyed life in this small but abundant city. They live on in ukiyo-e woodblock...

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  • 2017
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    #TOKYO

    #TOKYO

    1 2017 HD

    #TOKYO brings you the latest travel information about Tokyo based on popular social media posts by experienced travelers. Join us on a virtual tour...

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  • 2021
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    The Seasons of Yamato

    The Seasons of Yamato

    1 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,...

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  • 2021
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    Zero Waste Life

    Zero Waste Life

    8.00 2021 HD

    Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of "MOTTAINAI," which values cherishing the things we...

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  • 2023
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    Hit the Road

    Hit the Road

    1 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
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    DESIGN TALKS plus

    DESIGN TALKS plus

    1 2015 HD

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

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  • 1994
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    Sunday Debate

    Sunday Debate

    1 1994 HD

    Experts in different fields, not restricting to politics or economics, will get to the heart of a certain subject making headline news in Japan.

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  • 2019
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    Barakan Discovers

    Barakan Discovers

    1 2019 HD

    Peter Barakan is a broadcaster and a 45-year resident of Japan. In this series, he discovers how Japan is changing.

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  • 2024
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    ANIME SANCTUARIES

    ANIME SANCTUARIES

    1 2024 HD

    Did you know that a lot of your favorite anime are based in real-life locations? Join us on a pilgrimage around Japan to the "Sanctuaries" that are...

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  • 2024
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    EKIBEN JAPAN

    EKIBEN JAPAN

    1 2024 HD

    "Ekiben" are lunch boxes sold at train stations enjoyed during train journeys which are filled with the charm of each region of Japan! Let's embark...

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  • 2022
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    A Culture Built with Wood

    A Culture Built with Wood

    1 2022 HD

    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....

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  • 2021
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    100 Ideas to Save the World

    100 Ideas to Save the World

    1 2021 HD

    Be inspired! Introducing 100 passionate stories of efforts and innovations that pave the way towards the UN's 17 SDGs.

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  • 2018
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    NINJA TRUTH

    NINJA TRUTH

    1 2018 HD

    Ninja are now seen in popular media around the world. But as their profile rises, their reality gets muddied amid legends and fantasies. The truth...

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  • 2016
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    HAIKU MASTERS

    HAIKU MASTERS

    1 2016 HD

    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,...

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  • 2020
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    Time and Tide

    Time and Tide

    1 2020 HD

    "Time and Tide" transcends time to detail extraordinary historical events in Japan and the larger world. Join NHK WORLD-JAPAN on a journey that...

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  • 2024
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    Japan Delish

    Japan Delish

    1 2024 HD

    "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...

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