NHK Special

NHK Special

NHK Special

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NHK Special

1989- 2025

38 Seasons

90 Episodes

8.0(2 votes)

Returning Series

Documentary

Overview

An NHK flagship program, centered around a diverse range of documentaries, delves into the dynamic shifts of society, politics and history, as well as the breathtaking wonders of the natural world.

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