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...

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

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

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

Host Peter Barakan delves into various aspects of Japanese culture; exploring practices, history, and modern innovations in such areas as ramen,...

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

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...

Explore the richness and depth of the Japanese language and discover how words and expressions reflect history, culture and the natural world.

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

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...

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....

Historical figures and their decisions that changed the course of history. Based on expert research, the program explains dilemmas the that heroes...

Following a string of awe-inspiring Met performances, soprano Lise Davidsen stars as Leonore, who risks everything to save her husband from the...

Inside a cold and rusty bunker, Irina and Georgi endure the aftermath of a nuclear holocaust. Georgi´s heavy radiation sickness and imminent...

Follows the final days of left-wing terrorist Satoshi Kirishima, who died in 2024 after evading capture for 49 years.

A young man receives advice from his deceased grandfather about the afterlife when he suddenly starts to see said advice materialize.

The digital presence left by people I knew who died young has vanished. Songs they’ve uploaded, photo albums, public diary entries, all...

Voodoo tradition is too often victim of misperceptions and stereotypes in the Western imagination. In Togo, Voodoo is revealed in all its splendour...

Lacey is an amusement park princess who befriends 8-year-old Rose, a real-life princess, and is recruited by her handsome father to travel to their...

Elder sister, Spring, seeks her origins before heading to university, Autumn, the mother, grapples with conceiving a child through artificial...

When three high school graduates supply booze for the big party, they discover their cargo isn't what they expected.

Influencer couple Xu Xiaoli and her "hired boyfriend" Hao Zha face a fan crisis and pressure from their boss. In response, Xu Xiaoli plans a fake...

A young boxer must confront his family's traumatic past when his estranged older brother is released from prison.