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Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers explore the story of Japanese ballet teacher Takao Michiko, known as the Mother from Japan. After surviving the Osaka air raids, she crossed the Iron Curtain in 1975 to connect with Kyiv's National Ballet School.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

A close-up look at cities around the world, from the eyes of a tourist on foot.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Exploring the westernmost part of the island of Honshu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, surrounded on three sides by the sea; a family that has grown Japanese pears in their orchard for generations; Hagi, an old castle town.

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in many aspects of daily life and experiments that help visualize sequences and predict future outcomes.

Five-year-old Mee learns more about Mee's self and the world around Mee through everyday questions and thought experiments.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Emerging and renowned Japanese artists from across different genres showcase their musical talent through exciting performances.

Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture has a 300-year history. To pass this legacy into the future, knowledge of medicinal herbs is shared with younger generations.

The filmmakers present a variety of stories on Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers shed light on the art of clamp-resist dyeing, which results in unique color patterns on fabrics.

Trash Tribe is a band led by Oomote Fumiaki. Their instruments are made with marine trash. Fishing line and driftwood on strings. Plastic bottle percussion. Their laid-back music has fans of all ages.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers explore the story of Japanese ballet teacher Takao Michiko, known as the Mother from Japan. After surviving the Osaka air raids, she crossed the Iron Curtain in 1975 to connect with Kyiv's National Ballet School.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Exploring the westernmost part of the island of Honshu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, surrounded on three sides by the sea; a family that has grown Japanese pears in their orchard for generations; Hagi, an old castle town.

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in many aspects of daily life and experiments that help visualize sequences and predict future outcomes.

Five-year-old Mee learns more about Mee's self and the world around Mee through everyday questions and thought experiments.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Emerging and renowned Japanese artists from across different genres showcase their musical talent through exciting performances.

Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture has a 300-year history. To pass this legacy into the future, knowledge of medicinal herbs is shared with younger generations.

The filmmakers present a variety of stories on Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

A close-up look at cities around the world, from the eyes of a tourist on foot.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers shed light on how Kyotoites hold various rites to expel calamity and pray for a peaceful life on Lunar New Year's Eve.

Trash Tribe is a band led by Oomote Fumiaki. Their instruments are made with marine trash. Fishing line and driftwood on strings. Plastic bottle percussion. Their laid-back music has fans of all ages.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers explore the story of Japanese ballet teacher Takao Michiko, known as the Mother from Japan. After surviving the Osaka air raids, she crossed the Iron Curtain in 1975 to connect with Kyiv's National Ballet School.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Exploring the westernmost part of the island of Honshu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, surrounded on three sides by the sea; a family that has grown Japanese pears in their orchard for generations; Hagi, an old castle town.

The filmmakers introduce programming principles that can be discovered in many aspects of daily life and experiments that help visualize sequences and predict future outcomes.

Five-year-old Mee learns more about Mee's self and the world around Mee through everyday questions and thought experiments.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Emerging and renowned Japanese artists from across different genres showcase their musical talent through exciting performances.

Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture has a 300-year history. To pass this legacy into the future, knowledge of medicinal herbs is shared with younger generations.

The filmmakers present a variety of stories on Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years.

Trash Tribe is a band led by Oomote Fumiaki. Their instruments are made with marine trash. Fishing line and driftwood on strings. Plastic bottle percussion. Their laid-back music has fans of all ages.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

A close-up look at cities around the world, from the eyes of a tourist on foot.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Paola Bellucci, a Brazilian woman living in Japan, talks about making a music video for kids about sexual abuse and navigating the differences between the two cultures.

Experts use scientific data and the latest discoveries to analyze the impact of global warming and explore potential solutions.

Kataoka explores Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, and finds the beauty in functional objects.

Comedians Reiji and Tsuyoshi of the duo Nakagawake and Suchiko explore various Japanese manufacturing technologies.

The filmmaker explores how citrus production offered Hagi's former warriors a livelihood after the samurai era and how citrus peels are transformed into traditional candies.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

The filmmakers feature the collaborative work of Nara videographer Koichi Hozan and pianist Mine Kawakami.

The hazard map for Mount Fuji, which was revised in 2021, reveals the possibility of greater damage from lava flows. Experts look at what lies behind those assumptions and what countermeasures can be taken.

Host Peter MacMillan explores the world of Japanese sweets or wagashi, and how they reflect the seasons and unique Japanese expressions.

Helping viewers to learn the Japanese language with the meaning of various words and their correct usage with context.

The filmmakers shed light on the elderly spending time at Hana no Kai, a daycare facility in Kobe, Japan, that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds.

The hosts introduce a collection of productions, from special reports to documentaries, to provide the latest information on Japan and other Asian countries.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

Explore the amazing stories of animals in Africa, the Americas and Asia, including Japan.

The filmmaker explores the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms at Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture.

Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.

A painter is commissioned by two mothers, who lost their daughters in the Great East Japan Earthquake, to create portraits of their children as adults.

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.