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The historic figure of Minamoto no Yoshitsune has been immortalized in many kabuki plays as a child, a skilled warrior and a tragic hero. Explore with actor Kataoka Ainosuke.

How can such analog crane games thrive in a digital age? French sociologist Benoit Bottos investigates how these machines captivate players and spread pop-culture images across Japan.

How can such analog crane games thrive in a digital age? French sociologist Benoit Bottos investigates how these machines captivate players and spread pop-culture images across Japan.

Fukushima-based poet Wago Ryoichi, who experienced the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, has received international acclaim for his collection about his disaster-stricken hometown. He talks about his poetry.

A line-up for ramen in the morning?! Head to an area attracting visitors from around the country in search of...ramen!

Angry that his favorite online influencer has a new love, the father starts posting insults online. Unaware of the danger of online slander, his daughter tries to stop him, but will he listen?

Two cranes hang out on the edge of a series of paddy fields where a man walks back and forth scattering something on the ground. They've been lured to a falconry preserve...but all is not as it seems.

How can such analog crane games thrive in a digital age? French sociologist Benoit Bottos investigates how these machines captivate players and spread pop-culture images across Japan.

Fukushima-based poet Wago Ryoichi, who experienced the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, has received international acclaim for his collection about his disaster-stricken hometown. He talks about his poetry.

A line-up for ramen in the morning?! Head to an area attracting visitors from around the country in search of...ramen!

Angry that his favorite online influencer has a new love, the father starts posting insults online. Unaware of the danger of online slander, his daughter tries to stop him, but will he listen?

Two cranes hang out on the edge of a series of paddy fields where a man walks back and forth scattering something on the ground. They've been lured to a falconry preserve...but all is not as it seems.

At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery.

How can such analog crane games thrive in a digital age? French sociologist Benoit Bottos investigates how these machines captivate players and spread pop-culture images across Japan.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.

We follow a new survival race held in Ibaraki's Okukuji area. The event was supported by the locals, who aim to turn it into one of Japan's top road races and draw visitors to the underpopulated area.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.

We follow a new survival race held in Ibaraki's Okukuji area. The event was supported by the locals, who aim to turn it into one of Japan's top road races and draw visitors to the underpopulated area.

With betting tickets in hand, customers at a no-frills bar near a motorboat racing stadium in Fukuoka, ride the ups and downs of the exciting races. For three days, we followed their fortunes.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.

Mimaki Toshiyuki is co-chair of Nihon Hidankyo, winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. He talks about surviving the Hiroshima bombing and the group's work to achieve a world without nuclear weapons.

The entire Earth is affected by climate change, occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before. This program uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact.

Wang Yuan Wei knows what it's like to feel lost. He now offers children from overseas a safe place to call home, where they too can say tadaima.

We follow a new survival race held in Ibaraki's Okukuji area. The event was supported by the locals, who aim to turn it into one of Japan's top road races and draw visitors to the underpopulated area.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Oita. Oita prefecture in Kyushu is famed for its hot springs. Meet a dyer who uses that water, explore 300-year-old folk pottery, and see how art revitalizes a town.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.

Wildlife vet Saito Keisuke has worked with endangered raptors in Hokkaido for 30 years. He treats and releases the many birds injured by human activity, while also working to prevent such accidents.

Mimaki Toshiyuki is co-chair of Nihon Hidankyo, winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. He talks about surviving the Hiroshima bombing and the group's work to achieve a world without nuclear weapons.

The entire Earth is affected by climate change, occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before. This program uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact.

We visit a terakoya, a school teaching reading and writing. Today the young students have come dressed in their finest, and are busy putting brush to paper to show off their calligraphy skills.

Hip osteoarthritis causes severe pain and may require artificial hip joint surgery. A Japanese university and a company have developed a long-lasting artificial joint, offering hope to many patients.

We follow a new survival race held in Ibaraki's Okukuji area. The event was supported by the locals, who aim to turn it into one of Japan's top road races and draw visitors to the underpopulated area.

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Oita. Oita prefecture in Kyushu is famed for its hot springs. Meet a dyer who uses that water, explore 300-year-old folk pottery, and see how art revitalizes a town.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.

Wang Yuan Wei knows what it's like to feel lost. He now offers children from overseas a safe place to call home, where they too can say tadaima.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: capsule beds.