Nhk World Japan Series

NHK WORLD PRIME
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Documentary

NHK WORLD PRIME brings you a world of mainly documentaries, and more. Tune in to see special select programs on all sorts of topics and genres.

Deeper Look from New York
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News

A cutting-edge dialogue from NHK WORLD-JAPAN's New York studio. Covers the hot issue: from politics, economy, social matters, international situation...

Journeys in Japan
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Documentary

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...

Trails to Oishii Tokyo
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Documentary

Delicious food from Tokyo's markets! Learn about the amazing ingredients which are sourced from across Japan and sold at Tokyo's fresh food markets.

Face To Face
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Documentary / Talk

In conversation with... Japan expert Robert Campbell sits down with individuals from all walks of life whose drive and perspectives are changing...

Japanology Plus
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Documentary / Talk

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

Japan Railway Journal
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Documentary

Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use, to travel tips and must-see places.

Magical Japanese
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Documentary

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

15 Minutes
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Documentary

Content on-the-go! Diverse, innovative, immersive and smartphone optimized. Topics range from arts, crafts and ninjas to international celebrities!

Seasoning the Seasons
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Documentary

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

Wild Hokkaido!
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Documentary

Be immersed in nature's beauty. Discover Hokkaido at its wildest and best as our presenter guides you through its amazing experiences.

ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION
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Documentary

The size of the Japanese animation market was 2,426 billion yen by 2020. More than half of that amount came from overseas sales. The manga market is...

Where We Call Home
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Documentary

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in Japanese society.

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
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Documentary

Globe-trotting wildlife photographer and filmmaker, Iwago Mitsuaki, offers the best of a vast collection of cat footage he took in Japan. On this...

BOSAI: Science that Can Save Your Life
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Documentary

Japan has a long history of natural disasters. BOSAI explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

BENTO EXPO
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Reality

Bento, or lunchbox, is a fun slice of Japanese food culture that more people around the world are sharing. Healthy and delicious foods are...

Activate Your Japanese!
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Documentary

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about...

Masterpieces Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra
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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...

Core Kyoto
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Documentary

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

THE ANIME STUDIO
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Documentary / Animation

Japan's anime studios have captured the world's attention. In this program, we go behind the scenes for an in-depth look at the most prominent...