Host Peter Barakan delves into various aspects of Japanese culture; exploring practices, history, and modern innovations in such areas as ramen, rice, sushi, geisha, bonsai, and so much more. Local experts discuss their passions at fascinating length, and American Japanophile Matt Alt experiences the food, practices, and cultures in each episode in depth. Viewers will finish each half hour episode with a new understanding of an area of Japanese life through demonstrative videos and explanations, all delivered respectfully and true to the Japanese way of life.
A chronicle of the creative process of the legendary Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, a passionate...
We go on a one month backpacking adventure around Japan. In this 2 part documentary series we trave...
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An docu-series exploring the unique and wonderful surf culture in Japan, highlighting the dramatic p...
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Truck mechanic and motorcycle racer Guy Martin goes on an off-beat 2500-mile journey around Japan to...
The British actress goes on a 2,000 mile journey across the four main islands of Japan, travelling f...
Peter Barakan is a broadcaster and a 45-year resident of Japan. In this series, he discovers how Jap...
"Japan Delish" is a banquet of foods from overseas adopted by the Japanese. From fare steeped in tra...
Akihito, the Emperor of Japan, abdicated on April 30, 2019. This 3-parts NHK World documentary serie...
This do-it-yourself series features the creative talents and enthusiastic personality of the top-sel...
"Talent" Chip Tsao went to London, Greenwich, Wales, Oxford, Cambridge, England, to analyze the Brit...
James May embarks on a remarkable journey across Japan, from its icy north to its balmy south. He’ll...
From epic landscapes and unforgettable culture, to the often trying times that come with internation...
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From sumo wrestling to robots, Japan's traditions and high-tech innovations fuel host Sue Perkin's c...