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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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 prints. Each episode is a deep dive into a single print, and an exploration of the soul of Old Tokyo. We examine works by artists like Hokusai and Hiroshige not just for their aesthetic and historical value, but for the stories they tell of everyday life. That is how the people of Edo themselves enjoyed this mass-produced medium.
Historical figures and their decisions that changed the course of history. Based on expert research, the program explains dilemmas the that heroes faced and options they could have chosen.
A five-minute series where you can explore a wide variety of Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.
Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on workers from abroad in various parts of Japan.
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 encounter many fun surprises along the way.
Journeys in Japan provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan. English-speaking visitors travel the length of the country, exploring the culture, meeting the local people, visiting historic sites and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
Host Peter Barakan delves into various aspects of Japanese culture; exploring practices, history, and modern innovations in such areas as ramen, rice, sushi, geisha, bonsai, and so much more. Local experts discuss their passions at fascinating length, and American Japanophile Matt Alt experiences the food, practices, and cultures in each episode in depth. Viewers will finish each half hour episode with a new understanding of an area of Japanese life through demonstrative videos and explanations, all delivered respectfully and true to the Japanese way of life.
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 about authentic ninja lies unknown, shrouded in mystery. This program carefully examines the fighting skills and tools used by actual ninja, and conducts experiments to determine the "Ninja Truth".
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. These forests have been an intrinsic part of Japanese culture since time immemorial.
The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.
"Time and Tide" transcends time to detail extraordinary historical events in Japan and the larger world. Join NHK WORLD-JAPAN on a journey that reveals the truth behind some of the turning points of the past.
Japan continues to thrive as it incorporates cultural elements of music, fashion, cuisine, sports, arts and science from around the world. People’s encounters trigger the fusion of Japan’s and the world’s diverse culture, unceasingly producing a myriad of new phenomena and events. This series will feature how various culture in modern Japan and overseas blend together and influence each other.
These short documentaries take an intimate look at the lifestyles and culinary passions of people across Japan. Their stories are sure to warm the heart and whet the appetite.
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 expressions but also the latest situation of Japan.
In the year 1580, a man named Lord Nobunaga Oda sends hoards of unholy armies across Japan, slaying all who stand in their way. A young ninja escapes her villages' destruction with a short sword, one of the three mystical weapons that can end Oda's rule. During her quest, she is joined by two other ninjas who wield the other two weapons of legend, the sacred sword and spear.
A school gourmet set in the 1980's. In one junior high school, teachers and students continued a quiet battle. That is, who will eat the school lunch?
Learn useful phrases and cool kanji through these 15-minute programs, and you'll realize that "Japanese is easy!"
Follows Nekotarou, a cat from Kagoshima who aims to unify the country.
The NHK Symphony Orchestra leads Japan's classical music world. It held its first concert in 1927 and has since performed regularly for over 90 years. It continues its excellent performance to this day and has gained international recognition for performances with renowned conductors and soloists. Enjoy the vibrant music forged by the NHK Symphony Orchestra and each conductor's highly individual interpretations that created these unforgettable performances. Music critic Katayama Morihide and presenter Yamamoto Miki set the scene in an introductory segment to the prerecorded concerts.
This town, is not just a normal town. There's laughter, love and emotional moments. An unpredictable ordinary life presented by the residents! Exciting stuffs come one after another. Welcome to CITY.
Due to environmental problems, the average age of Earthlings is rapidly decreasing. Teenagers will have to help humanity — the guys will fly to the asteroid for a life-saving substance. A struggle begins between teenagers for the right to go into space. Everyone has their own motives: Kirill is a guy from a disadvantaged area, if he does not get into space, he will go to prison. Anya, the daughter of a famous cosmonaut who did not return from the same asteroid, wants to figure out his death. They will have to join forces to understand what happened in the past and who is threatening them in the present.
A "dead" gangster resurrects, and he is a man with an elaborate plan. With the city under threat, IPS officer Ashwath's only choice is to be two steps ahead...
Avril Ramona Lavigne, (born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian singer, songwriter and actress. By the age of 15, she had appeared on stage with Shania Twain, and by 16, she had signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records worth more than $2 million.
Following the death of his long time terminally ill mother, Ashley, enthusiastically aided and abetted by his sister-in-law, Colette, decides that he needs a wife if only for something to do with his big, now empty house. However, the task of finding a wife turns out to be not as easy as it seems, as Ashley has not had much contact with women in recent years and then there is always the delicate problem of the dull, safe, ever present Gillian to be solved. She and her mother have already settled the question of a wife for Ashley if only Gillian would do something about it!!
Rashed and Faysal, two brothers working in the gold trade with their dad, become rivals when their greed for money and power turns them against each other. Further igniting their feud is Rashed’s wife, Noura.
Emy and Odah are a young, modern couple. Let's follow them in their daily lives and, above all, their domestic disputes.
A series of television comedy specials primarily featuring some of the most well-known faces in the world... doing some of the most embarrassing things on camera including "blooper" outtakes from film and television.
Follow the professional and personal lives of Ted Gibson and Kim Vo, two of LA's best-known celebrity hairdressers. Their businesses thrive on styling the stars, where they can charge up to $2,500 per cut.
Humor is born on the stage, which, it seems, decides for itself who is worthy to stand on it. If the performance is not successful for the participant, the floor under his feet leans forward. At first, a little, but then another joke didn't work, and the corner becomes steeper, and after another failure, the head is occupied with completely unfunny thoughts - to hold on. And this is not the only technical surprise that awaits the contenders for victory: for bad jokes, participants receive a special mechanical "paw" on the fifth point.
Food writer Stefan Gates sets off on a three-part adventure to uncover the truth about those notorious food additives, E numbers.
