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  • 2018
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    Japan's Top Inventions

    Japan's Top Inventions

    1 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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  • 2013
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    Document 72 Hours

    Document 72 Hours

    7.00 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 2013
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    DESIGN TALKS

    DESIGN TALKS

    1 2013 HD

    Magazine style intellectual aesthetic voyage, exploring art and philosophy in Japanese designs from antiques to high-techs, commodities and fashions.

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  • 2022
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    Dive in Tokyo

    Dive in Tokyo

    1 2022 HD

    Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to discover the real Tokyo as we dive into its historic old towns and...

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  • 2022
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    On the Wings

    On the Wings

    1 2022 HD

    Embark on a series of journeys through the skies over Japan. Fly to airports nationwide and enjoy breathtaking views from the airplane window....

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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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  • 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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  • 2018
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    Through the Kitchen Window

    Through the Kitchen Window

    1 2018 HD

    These short documentaries take an intimate look at the lifestyles and culinary passions of people across Japan. Their stories are sure to warm the...

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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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  • 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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  • 2022
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    Chatroom Japan

    Chatroom Japan

    1 2022 HD

    Chatroom Japan is a platform for NHK WORLD-JAPAN to engage with international residents in Japan. The public broadcaster aims to develop a new...

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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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  • 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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  • 2023
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    DESIGN × STORIES

    DESIGN × STORIES

    1 2023 HD

    Explore the rich legacy and evolution of diverse designs across Japan. DESIGN x STORIES digs into their origins and how they inspire creators today.

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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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    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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