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In Japan, many people with dementia leave their homes, wander off, and are never seen again. Now, communities are developing measures to locate the missing and reunite them with their loved ones.

This year saw the end of Sominsai, a festival in which loinclothed men plunge into freezing water, are enveloped in smoke, and jostle through the night to grasp a lucky sack as a form of prayer.

Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 2-12.

Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at karakuri ningyo, or mechanical dolls. Their clever mechanisms have been entertaining the public for centuries.

A cat hangs out with her owners, a family of surfers who run a beach cafe. This cool cat gets along with her family's dog, too! Next, we meet a shy cat at a surfboard and skateboard shop.

#2 I'm Tam. I'm a student. / Introducing yourself is easy. Put "desu" after your name or occupation to explain who you are and what you do.

Kyoto has many stores specializing in traditional snacks and treats, called Oyatsu. Some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.

Mt. Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces. See the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography.

Built on three hills and surrounded by a wall, Siena in central Italy, is a world-famous beautiful city. Its Historic Center dates to the late 13th century and is registered as a World Heritage Site.

Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan. See the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive.

Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.

In Japan, many people with dementia leave their homes, wander off, and are never seen again. Now, communities are developing measures to locate the missing and reunite them with their loved ones.

This year saw the end of Sominsai, a festival in which loinclothed men plunge into freezing water, are enveloped in smoke, and jostle through the night to grasp a lucky sack as a form of prayer.

Mt. Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces. See the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "Pythagora Equipment Academy"...

Pointing out a senior coworker's mistake. Kyaw Swar Aung, from Myanmar, works behind the scenes at Narita Airport. He'll tackle a roleplay challenge in which he notices a senior worker's mistake.

Built on three hills and surrounded by a wall, Siena in central Italy, is a world-famous beautiful city. Its Historic Center dates to the late 13th century and is registered as a World Heritage Site.

Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan. See the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive.

Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: seismic oil dampers & fabric trim.

The number of visitors to Japan is rising. However, many do not know what to do during an earthquake, tsunami or typhoon. Find out the technologies being developed to protect visitors from disasters.

A cat hangs out with her owners, a family of surfers who run a beach cafe. This cool cat gets along with her family's dog, too! Next, we meet a shy cat at a surfboard and skateboard shop.

In Japan, many people with dementia leave their homes, wander off, and are never seen again. Now, communities are developing measures to locate the missing and reunite them with their loved ones.

This year saw the end of Sominsai, a festival in which loinclothed men plunge into freezing water, are enveloped in smoke, and jostle through the night to grasp a lucky sack as a form of prayer.

Pointing out a senior coworker's mistake. Kyaw Swar Aung, from Myanmar, works behind the scenes at Narita Airport. He'll tackle a roleplay challenge in which he notices a senior worker's mistake.

A cat hangs out with her owners, a family of surfers who run a beach cafe. This cool cat gets along with her family's dog, too! Next, we meet a shy cat at a surfboard and skateboard shop.

Mt. Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces. See the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography.

The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: seismic oil dampers & fabric trim.

The number of visitors to Japan is rising. However, many do not know what to do during an earthquake, tsunami or typhoon. Find out the technologies being developed to protect visitors from disasters.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "Pythagora Equipment Academy"...

Built on three hills and surrounded by a wall, Siena in central Italy, is a world-famous beautiful city. Its Historic Center dates to the late 13th century and is registered as a World Heritage Site.

Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan. See the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive.

Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.

A town in Shizuoka is drawing visitors from Australia to Mexico, thanks to kendo player Graham Sayer. He says giving back to the community embodies the spirit of the Way of the Sword.

The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. We examine various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: the Oyu Stone Circles.

In the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Ashizawa Keiji founded Ishinomaki Laboratory, a furniture company now winning global acclaim that incorporates stories of the disaster in its designs.

The fact that Japan is very dry in winter greatly increases the risk of fire. We learn tips for preventing fires occurring and how to respond effectively when a fire breaks out.

We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.

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

Go superstar Ichiriki Ryo, 27, has upended traditional thinking about the board game in his native Japan and, in the process, delivered the country's first world title in 19 years.

In the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Ashizawa Keiji founded Ishinomaki Laboratory, a furniture company now winning global acclaim that incorporates stories of the disaster in its designs.

The fact that Japan is very dry in winter greatly increases the risk of fire. We learn tips for preventing fires occurring and how to respond effectively when a fire breaks out.

This time we introduce "JAPAN DELISH." It showcases the variation of Japanese food culture which evolved in a unique way. We present that by showing curry rice or Chinese dumplings.

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

Go superstar Ichiriki Ryo, 27, has upended traditional thinking about the board game in his native Japan and, in the process, delivered the country's first world title in 19 years.

Mitsuta Haruo is the only craftsman in Japan specializing in "jizai okimono" - meticulously made, highly articulated metal figures of animals such as insects and crustaceans. He talks about his craft.

In the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Ashizawa Keiji founded Ishinomaki Laboratory, a furniture company now winning global acclaim that incorporates stories of the disaster in its designs.

Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings.

The fact that Japan is very dry in winter greatly increases the risk of fire. We learn tips for preventing fires occurring and how to respond effectively when a fire breaks out.

This time we introduce "JAPAN DELISH." It showcases the variation of Japanese food culture which evolved in a unique way. We present that by showing curry rice or Chinese dumplings.

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

New research results have revealed that resetting a disrupted body clock can improve sleep. We introduce a hospital that offers clock-resetting treatments and share dietary tips for better sleep.

In the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Ashizawa Keiji founded Ishinomaki Laboratory, a furniture company now winning global acclaim that incorporates stories of the disaster in its designs.

Go superstar Ichiriki Ryo, 27, has upended traditional thinking about the board game in his native Japan and, in the process, delivered the country's first world title in 19 years.

The fact that Japan is very dry in winter greatly increases the risk of fire. We learn tips for preventing fires occurring and how to respond effectively when a fire breaks out.

This time we introduce "JAPAN DELISH." It showcases the variation of Japanese food culture which evolved in a unique way. We present that by showing curry rice or Chinese dumplings.

Mitsuta Haruo is the only craftsman in Japan specializing in "jizai okimono" - meticulously made, highly articulated metal figures of animals such as insects and crustaceans. He talks about his craft.

Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings.

#2 I'm Tam. I'm a student. / Introducing yourself is easy. Put "desu" after your name or occupation to explain who you are and what you do.

Kyoto has many stores specializing in traditional snacks and treats, called Oyatsu. Some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.

The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. We examine various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: the Oyu Stone Circles.

New research results have revealed that resetting a disrupted body clock can improve sleep. We introduce a hospital that offers clock-resetting treatments and share dietary tips for better sleep.

The fact that Japan is very dry in winter greatly increases the risk of fire. We learn tips for preventing fires occurring and how to respond effectively when a fire breaks out.

This time we introduce "JAPAN DELISH." It showcases the variation of Japanese food culture which evolved in a unique way. We present that by showing curry rice or Chinese dumplings.

Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings.

The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. We examine various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Dogu.

Go superstar Ichiriki Ryo, 27, has upended traditional thinking about the board game in his native Japan and, in the process, delivered the country's first world title in 19 years.