Available until March 17, 2026
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Euan Craig is an Australian potter and longtime Gunma resident. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, he digs deep into the history and culture of these talismans and meets some of the people who produce them.
Available until March 8, 2026
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Treasuring the Tokachi River in Winter
An outdoor-loving family discovers the natural beauty of the icy Tokachi River in winter, encountering cranes, Steller's Sea Eagles, and "jewelry ice" glistening in the sun on the frozen shore.
Available until March 19, 2026
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Despite the rise of transfer apps, around 100,000 timetables are printed each month. Discover the charm of Japanese train timetables as we speak to the editors and the foreign residents who use them.
Available until February 27, 2027
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A local supermarket has won grand prize four years in a row in a major deli dish competition. We follow the deli dish maker who sparked this success. Behind her smile is a past driven to desperation.
Available until March 13, 2026
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A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use "drifting mosquito hooks" to fish a summer delicacy -- a favorite of the Edo townspeople.
"Fly-fishing" (c.1833) by Katsushika Hokusai
Available until March 13, 2026
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Makihara Daizoh is drawing attention from around the world for crafting timepieces that embody a Japanese aesthetic. He talks about the appeal of analog watchmaking in the digital age.
Available until March 12, 2026
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Tomita Hiroshi is the founder of a company that specializes in detecting underground cavities. He discusses how his technology is reducing risks and mitigating damage from all sorts of disasters.
Available until March 10, 2026
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The Secret of Japanese Swords
Science View
Japanese swords are called "metal made art." The once lost techniques used to make them prior to the 16th century are now on the verge of rediscovery.
Available until April 9, 2026
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Torii
Japanology Plus
Found all over Japan, torii are gateways to Shinto shrines and the deities within. We meet people trying to rebuild torii after a huge earthquake and examine what torii mean to Japanese people.
Available until March 11, 2026
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Octopuses
Japanology Plus
Octopuses are not only eaten in Japan but also depicted in works of art. They may be regarded as objects of worship or even kept as pets. We untangle Japan's long relationship with these creatures.
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Yet ignorance remains rampant about washoku, let ALONE Japanese style bread shops.
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Available until March 18, 2026
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In this program, NHK interviews children of Church followers with backgrounds similar to Yamagami's, who share their views on the trial.
Available until March 19, 2026
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Shamisen tones, filled with emotion, harmonize with the culture of traditional entertainment districts. The dwindling number of musicians has aroused the effort to keep the instrument and music alive.
Available until March 12, 2026
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We spoke with experts, who explained how consistent oral training and mindful eating can boost our focus and ensure a longer and healthier life.
Available until March 9, 2026
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Modern Women
Dig More Japan
International Women's Day aims for equality and an end to gender discrimination. We dig a little deeper into the choices facing modern women.
Available until March 8, 2026
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Binding parts of the fabric to leave undyed areas allows certain colors to bleed and lends the design solidity. Each stage in the process has its own specialized artisan for design, binding, dyeing, and other stages in between.
Available until March 8, 2026
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With beautiful designs and names that subtly reflect the seasons, tea confections are an art form to be appreciated with the 5 senses. When making these confections, importance is placed on the semblance and name they are given.
Available until March 8, 2026
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Each artisan has a specialist role. With a deep sense of responsibility and a mutual trust, they strive for higher levels of perfection. Noh costumes have unsurpassable beauty. Some artisans weave with their fingernails.
Available until March 7, 2026
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At the back lie small tsubo-niwa gardens, enclosed on all sides. Originally serving to light and ventilate the house, they enabled residents to comfortably endure the intense, summer heat.
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The guardian spirit of the forest heard human sounds in the distance. The sounds of humans entering the forest. Shortly after the forest god, the deer and other animals also sensed the sounds. All of them simultaneously felt an uneasy sense of foreboding.
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Available until February 24, 2027
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We take a trip to Sapporo, the city that served as a base for the development of Hokkaido. Learn the history behind its central river and see how locals are now working to restore wild salmon runs.
Available until March 6, 2026
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Season 9-15 Jibuni-style Simmered Duck Bento & Crabstick Croquette Bento
BENTO EXPO
Maki and Marc make bentos using Ishikawa specialties.
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Leaf sheep (Costasiella kuroshimae), a species of sea slug, retains the chloroplasts from algae they graze on to perform photosynthesis, a process known as kleptoplasty.
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Naha, the center of Ryukyu culture, grew around the royal court. The steep paths linking the castle on the hill to the city below have always been part of community life.
Available until March 7, 2026
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Island Inspired Innovations
BIZ STREAM
This episode introduces technological innovations designed to deal with issues facing some of Japan's remote islands.
Available until March 10, 2026
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Hokuriku 2: The Golden Age of the Trading Ships and Their Legacy
Until the late 19th century, Hokuriku was the hub for a vital trading route plied by sailing ships known as kitamaebune.
Available until March 3, 2026
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Hokuriku 1: Foods and Flavors of the Trading Ships
The Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet train connects Tokyo with Toyama, Ishikawa and Fukui Prefecture.
This region along the Sea of Japan has its own distinctive history and culture.
