Explore the richness and depth of the Japanese language and discover how words and expressions reflect history, culture and the natural world.

"Time and Tide" transcends time to detail extraordinary historical events in Japan and the larger wo...

Japan continues to thrive as it incorporates cultural elements of music, fashion, cuisine, sports, a...

Forests cover close to 70 percent of Japan's land area. Japan's climate varies significantly from no...

Journeys in Japan provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan. English-...

Host Peter Barakan delves into various aspects of Japanese culture; exploring practices, history, an...

Historical figures and their decisions that changed the course of history. Based on expert research,...

Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as Edo. More than a million people enjoyed life in this small but abu...

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communicati...

These short documentaries take an intimate look at the lifestyles and culinary passions of people ac...

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, t...

Ninja are now seen in popular media around the world. But as their profile rises, their reality gets...

Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to discover the real...

A five-minute series where you can explore a wide variety of Japanese cultures, traditions and lifes...

Tim Rogers spent 800 hours over the course of two years replaying Final Fantasy VII sixteen times in...

Follows Nekotarou, a cat from Kagoshima who aims to unify the country.

A school gourmet set in the 1980's. In one junior high school, teachers and students continued a qui...

In the year 1580, a man named Lord Nobunaga Oda sends hoards of unholy armies across Japan, slaying ...

Our new TV program helps you learn about Japan and the Japanese language through simple and easy Jap...