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.

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

"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...
Akihito, the Emperor of Japan, abdicated on April 30, 2019. This 3-parts NHK World documentary serie...

A enjoyable low budget variety program about female railroad enthusiasts ("tetsu ota"). The girls wh...

Criss-cross Japan by rail. Enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons,...

The South Bank Show is a television arts magazine show produced by ITV between 1978 and 2010. A new ...

Embark on a series of journeys through the skies over Japan. Fly to airports nationwide and enjoy br...

A series of skits revolving around poking fun at Japanese traditions, such as the art of romance, ap...

Shaun Greenhalgh and Dr Janina Ramirez research and remake a selection of precious objects from the ...

Jonathan Meades travels from the flatlands of Flanders to Germany's spectacular Baltic coast in an a...

Jonathan Meades scrutinises the 95 per cent of France that Brits drive through and don't notice en r...

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From epic landscapes and unforgettable culture, to the often trying times that come with internation...

The British actress goes on a 2,000 mile journey across the four main islands of Japan, travelling f...

Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals and discover hidden tradit...

Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values...