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Rene is a Cameroonian manga creator. His popular manga deals with the cultural differences he faced growing up in Japan. Now, Rene goes to school to...

Genre: Reality

Cast: René Hoshino

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Kyle Card

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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Going beyond the horizon. Meet Japan's entrepreneurs whose innovative thinking is changing traditional mindsets in their various fields of work.

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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...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Chris Glenn

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

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From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan’s World Heritage sites offer a wide...

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Culture Crossroads comprises several regular programs with the theme of creating a multicultural society. They answer questions about Japan from...

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Climate change is everyone's problem, but the devastating effects aren't felt evenly. In partnership with a US public broadcaster, we zero in on...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Catherine Kobayashi

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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Learn useful phrases and cool kanji through these 15-minute programs, and you'll realize that "Japanese is easy!"

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"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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Traditional festivals called matsuri are found all over Japan. In this series, we present diverse matsuri and the preparations leading up to them....

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"Listen to the Earth" is a disaster prevention series where children and adults alike are encouraged to give serious thought to the topic. Japan is...

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"Japan Delish" is a banquet of foods from overseas adopted by the Japanese. From fare steeped in tradition to its many modern variations, uncover the...

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Thanks to their appearance in hit Asian films, locations throughout Japan are being thrust into the spotlight. We visit these new tourist hotspots...

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Japanese technological advancements and innovations

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Showcasing Japanese music to the world and eaturing live performances by some of Japan's leading J-POP singers and musicians.

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Japan has suffered major earthquakes and learned many lessons in how to prepare for them. This program shares valuable tips for disaster prevention.

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