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Kouhaku Uta Gassen

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Kouhaku Uta Gassen is an annual music show on New Year's Eve produced by Japanese public broadcaster NHK and broadcast on television and radio, nationally and internationally by the NHK network and by some overseas (mainly…

New Era of J-Pop and K-Pop: Setting the World on Fire

K-Pop has taken the world by storm, thanks to its unique performances and business strategy. This documentary follows its growth and the ways in which J-POP artists are rising to the challenge. (Source: NHK.or.jp)

Return to Sender

A quiet little shop in downtown Tokyo serves as a haven for Japan's lost young souls. They share their innermost feelings with their future selves in letters they'll receive exactly one year later. (Source: nhk.or.jp)

My Street Piano

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 player and watch them through fixed camera lenses. (Source: NHK World-Japan)

High Heel wo Haita Soryo

Kodo Nishimura: a Buddhist monk and LGBTQ+ activist. Building on his own experience of harnessing Buddhist teachings to overcome adversity, he works to raise awareness of sexual discrimination. (Source: nhk.or.jp) ~~…

Analogue Nostalgia

Analogue items once considered obsolete are being embraced by young people as new finds and making a comeback. Using a drama format, we examine the appeal and history of these items from the perspective of 3 generations:…

Tokyo Miracle City: Shinise - Tokyo's Time-Honored Businesses

In this fourth episode, we focus on Tokyo's "shinise" or long-established businesses. Tokyo is home to more than 3,000 shops and businesses with over a century of history. In the 20th century, Tokyo was razed to the…

Tokyo Miracle City: Anime - Captivating the World Frame by Frame

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In this third episode, we delve into one of Japan's most successful exports: "anime." Every year Japan produces some 2,300 hours of animated films and series: an incredible 400 plus titles, with the vast majority made…

Tokyo Miracle City: Gargantuan Rail Network - The Passionate Pursuit of Punctuality

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In this second episode, we explore the vast rail network that crisscrosses the metropolis. With 148 train lines carrying some 40 million passengers daily, Tokyo hosts the world's largest and most interconnected urban…

Songs of Tokyo

Showcasing Japanese music to the world. Featuring live performances by some of Japan's leading J-Pop singers and musicians. (Source: NHK World)

Tokyo Miracle City: Gourmet Capital - Keeping Alive the Spirit of Tsukiji

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In the series Tokyo Miracle City, we unravel the secrets behind some of the capital's most intriguing wonders. In part one, we delve into Tokyo's famed and tantalizing food culture, exploring the role the iconic Tsukiji…

A*B*C Tours

Thanks to their appearance in hit Asian films, locations throughout Japan are being thrust into the spotlight. We visit these new tourist hotspots with the stars of the films that made them famous, hearing the behind-the-scenes…

Tokyo Black Hole: Year Zero in Post-WWII Japan

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Tokyo Black Hole reveals the rarely discussed truth about real-life events in "Year Zero" of post-war Tokyo. It follows a young man living in present-day Tokyo who travels back in time and has "hands-on" experiences.…

Utacon

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Utacon presents a range of music artists from Enka and J-Pop at NHK Hall in Tokyo every week, to continue in the spirit of NHK Kayou Concert as well Music Japan. It also airs worldwide, through NHK World Premium at 10:30…

Begin Japanology

The programs explore aspects of traditional and contemporary Japan and interview experts in various fields. (Source: Wikipedia)

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