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

Explore the richness and depth of the Japanese language and discover how words and expressions refle...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In 18th-century Edo, Tsutaya Juzaburo rises from a poor background to become a leading publisher. De...

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

Koito Koganei works as the teenage shrine maiden at the Takamimi Shrine, catering to the whims of it...

Award-winning filmmaker Reggie Yates travels around the world tackling big issues such as gun violen...