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After bringing down the powerful Takeda clan of Kai, Nobunaga orders Nobutaka (Yuki Kousei) to lead a campaign in Shikoku. Meanwhile, Hideyoshi asks Koichiro to bring Nobunaga to the front in Bicchu as the campaign against the Mori nears its end. At Azuchi Castle, where Nobunaga is entertaining Ieyasu (Matsushita Kohei), poison is discovered in the meal. Suspecting that Mitsuhide is protecting the

Puppet action show for young children, produced for utilization in moral education classes in schools in Japan. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

There are various interesting laws and rules and philosophies hidden in our daily lives. This program introduces children to them and how to think.

Enjoy sumo or Japanese wrestling live from four different cities, six times a year. (where applicable; main audio = Japanese, sub-audio = English).

An informational program that reveals Japan as it is by following incidents posted on local media such as local newspapers and business presses.

This children's program includes a puppet show, cartoon, music, and gymnastics in which children can participate.

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NHK's core news program wrapping up the day's events in an easy to understand way.

Comedian Tamori takes you on a tour across the country to offer a glimpse of history hidden in modern scenes.

Project X returns for the first time in 18 years. The former series featured people involved in project related to the Japanese industry and contemporary history. The new series focuses on people in the “Lost Era” following the collapse of the bubble economy. In every era, there are always those take on challenges. Even without receiving praise or being in the spotlight, some dedicate themselves t

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A Saturday night show presents the latest news on domestic and foreign affairs with reliable coverage and innovative presentation.

A 30-year-old unsolved mystery reignites a fierce confrontation between a relentless veteran police detective Tajima (Kishitani Goro) and Mochizuki Jiro (Hagiwara Masato), a man who has erased the truth from his memory. This is the essence of a Matsumoto Seicho mystery—where human love, sin, and fate converge into a grand tragedy!

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Revealed only once every 33 years, or enshrined in sacred spaces closed to all but a select few monks, hidden buddhist statues have long been shrouded in secrecy. Why did these sacred images come into being? Featuring rare footage, this program explores the mystery behind Japan's hidden buddhist statues.

Puppet action show for young children, produced for utilization in moral education classes in schools in Japan. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

Experience marvelous nature that you have never seen before. This program introduces ultimate forms of ‘great nature' including ground, ocean, and natural phenomena of the earth that existed from 4.6 billion years ago.

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A dietary education program introducing tips for cooking and knowledge of ingredients while enjoying singing and dancing with humorous animation.

Featuring distinguished programs ranging from entertainment shows to documentaries.

This children's program includes a puppet show, cartoon, music, and gymnastics in which children can participate.

A documentary based on timely subjects famous for its dignity and in-depth reporting.

As different colors, blue and yellow can make green by getting together, similarly different lives can coexist by helping each other. This is a program to develop the mind of living together.

Project X returns for the first time in 18 years. The former series featured people involved in project related to the Japanese industry and contemporary history. The new series focuses on people in the “Lost Era” following the collapse of the bubble economy. In every era, there are always those take on challenges. Even without receiving praise or being in the spotlight, some dedicate themselves t

Weather information of the different areas around the world.

Puppet action show for young children, produced for utilization in moral education classes in schools in Japan. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

Fresh news and information to start off the morning. Specialized reporters and anchors will wake up the viewers with this live news program.

Learn useful tips on gardening.

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Amid the issues that regional communities face, local people are rethinking about traditional values and exploring new ways to live together beyond generations. This is a travel documentary visiting affectionate lives of this country.

Children can learn the enjoyment of designing and the process of envisioning designs.

A scientific information program which explains the latest research, disasters and accidents from scientific aspects with a virtual set in the studio.

Experts in different fields, not restricting to politics or economics, will get to the heart of a certain subject making headline news in Japan.

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Introduce selected news and other information programs related to disasters and reconstructions with experts' comments. The program also focuses on ongoing projects to protect communities from disasters.

Tsukioka Mikoto (Fukumoto Riko), a nurse at a small hospital in Azumino, meets a new resident, Katsura Shotaro (Sugou Araki), whose love for flowers and somewhat unusual behavior leave her puzzled. Yet Shotaro remains calm and outspoken even before senior physicians, gradually drawing Mikoto's interest. In a regional hospital facing an aging society, his ideals begin to clash with those of his men

Let's look into the world of Ukiyoe to learn how people lived in Edo period!

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Sengoku wars came at a tremendous cost. But viewed through the lens of money, how capable were the great warlords of the age? This episode treats Oda Nobunaga, Takeda Shingen, and Hojo Ujiyasu as modern-day CEOs, analyzing their business philosophies, earning power, and staying power. Which warlord would make the best investment?

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Each week, a particular sweet and its recipe will be introduced along with various topics about the sweet.

The music program, hosted by Oizumi Yo, presents the greatest hits of J-pop from the 1960s to the present with high-quality sound and footage.

Enjoy sumo or Japanese wrestling live from four different cities, six times a year. (where applicable; main audio = Japanese, sub-audio = English).

The show is MC-ed by comedian Ariyoshi Hiroiki, who hosts an NHK program on a regular basis for the first time. The mascot character "Kaneo-kun" (voice of Nobu, of comedy duo Chidori), who loves money, visits various places, including popular visiting locations, and looks into different phenomena to learn how money plays a role. The undertaking help unravel unexpected trends in society. The progra

Curious fairies "Nosy" create unique works using their imaginations, inspired by interesting phenomena and materials they found in the world of humans. Let's express your idea through creation with Nosy, as you think and explore.

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NHK's core news program wrapping up the day's events in an easy to understand way.

Rarely seen. Up-close with some of the planet's most amazing animals. Enter a world of unique creatures from Asia, Africa and the Americas.

The 65th historical drama unfolds in the heart of the Sengoku era, portraying the miraculous story of the Toyotomi brothers, whose unbreakable bond lifted them from obscurity to achieve the extraordinary feat of unifying a nation. Toyotomi Hidenaga (Nakano Taiga), the younger brother of Japan's great unifier Hideyoshi (Ikematsu Sosuke), was regarded as the greatest aide of the Sengoku era—many bel

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A documentary based on timely subjects famous for its dignity and in-depth reporting.

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Based on letters sent in by viewers, a traveler goes on a bicycle journey across Japan in search for the unforgettable sceneries deeply engraved in their hearts.

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