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May J introduces MAZZEL, a rising eight-member dance-and-vocal group, and Moriguchi Hiroko, who debuted with an anime theme song.

The adventures of Charo, a Japanese dog who finds himself lost in New York City and decides to find his way back home.

Japan has been a hot spot for discovering dinosaur fossils since an excavation in Hokkaido. Kobayashi Yoshitsugu shares his opinion on why this sparked a nationwide enthusiasm for dinosaurs that led to several dinosaur-themed museums and events.

We meet cats whose owner grows plants used to make cloth traditionally. Another cat, Lock, lives at a temple. He takes part in sutra reading and is practically the chief priest's assistant!

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Located in an isolated part of the Pacific, the Ogasawara Islands are home to many unique species of both flora and fauna. Their interconnected cycle of life is supported by efforts to control invasive species that threaten their delicate balance.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, representing each season.

Sumo highlights from a range of tournaments that have taken place across the globe. Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports and boasts a history going back more than 1500 years.

The host presents some interesting facts and stories about Yokozuna, the top rank of all Sumo ranking which requires the wrestlers to climb up the rank by winning tournaments and being selected by the officials.

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Let's drive through Aichi Prefecture, following in the footsteps of shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu and exploring the region's traditional foods, local crafts and historic landscapes.

Roofs not only provide protection against the rain, wind and the other elements, they are also an important aspect of the overall appearance of a building. A look at the traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

Astriana Faradillah, from Indonesia, works in sales. In a role-play challenge, she deals with clients who request an on-the-spot discount.

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of MOTTAINAI, which values cherishing the things we have.

Eighty years ago, upon facing the tremendous force of the atomic bomb, Truman, scientists and citizens voiced their remorse and struggle in letters. What messages do these voices carry for us today?

Tokyo's oldest izakaya, with its traditional fare and lucky cats, surviving war and pandemic, has been a place to feel at ease for over 100 years.

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MOTHER 2 is a classic RPG known internationally as EarthBound. Its creator, Itoi Shigesato, joins longtime fans to discuss how the game was made, revealing secrets behind its lasting popularity.

Presents scenic aerial views of coral reef islands from a passenger jet heading from Tokyo Haneda to New Ishigaki Airport.

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Shiga Prefecture, site of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake, is home to centuries-old crafts like Shigaraki ware and Wana velvet. You can explore an island in the lake by tricycle before climbing into the mountains.

Featuring 'Wakey's Door' on paints, a Comedy Writers skit, 'Pretending to be Asleep', and a long version of the theme song, 'That's Good Too!'.

Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

May J introduces MAZZEL, a rising eight-member dance-and-vocal group, and Moriguchi Hiroko, who debuted with an anime theme song.

The adventures of Charo, a Japanese dog who finds himself lost in New York City and decides to find his way back home.

Japan has been a hot spot for discovering dinosaur fossils since an excavation in Hokkaido. Kobayashi Yoshitsugu shares his opinion on why this sparked a nationwide enthusiasm for dinosaurs that led to several dinosaur-themed museums and events.

We meet cats whose owner grows plants used to make cloth traditionally. Another cat, Lock, lives at a temple. He takes part in sutra reading and is practically the chief priest's assistant!