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Here is the high-resolution movie by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara Prefecture, with exclusive pieces which a pianist, Mine Kawakami,...

Explore the rich legacy and evolution of diverse designs across Japan. DESIGN x STORIES digs into their origins and how they inspire creators today.

A century after the Great Kanto Earthquake, previously unknown details have been extracted from newly 8K remastered and colorized footage, vividly...

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...

"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...

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

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

Japanese technological advancements and innovations

BEGIN Japanology invites you into the world of Japanese culture, both traditional and modern, explaining how traditions evolved and the part they...

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

Creating the future together. Inspiring stories of projects by Japanese people working with communities in developing countries with new ideas and...

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

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...

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

When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? Each 3-minute episode provides simple expressions you can put to use as soon as...

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

Pianos are placed in airports, stations and street corners around the world for anyone to play. Join us as we unfold life stories of each piano...

What can artists do in time of war? This series conveys messages from Japanese artists in various fields in relation to the Russian invasion of...

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

Be inspired! Introducing 100 passionate stories of efforts and innovations that pave the way towards the UN's 17 SDGs.