Commanding shoguns and samurai warriors, exotic geisha and exquisite artisans—all were part of the Japanese “renaissance”; a period between the 16th and 19th Centuries when Japan went from chaos and violence to a land of ritual refinement and peace. But stability came at a price: for nearly 250 years, Japan was a land closed to the Western world, ruled by the Shogun under his absolute power and control. Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire brings to life the unknown story of a mysterious empire, its relationship with the West, and the forging of a nation that would emerge as one of the most important countries in the world.

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

Fūrin Kazan was the 46th NHK Taiga drama beginning on January 7, 2007. It was aired throughout 2007....

Truck mechanic and motorcycle racer Guy Martin goes on an off-beat 2500-mile journey around Japan to...
Akihito, the Emperor of Japan, abdicated on April 30, 2019. This 3-parts NHK World documentary serie...

From sumo wrestling to robots, Japan's traditions and high-tech innovations fuel host Sue Perkin's c...

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

"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...

The theatrical aquarium "átoa" that opened in Kobe is a new bayside landmark that offers new discove...

A story set in the mid-1800's about a young doctor who has been trained in Western-style medicine an...

Short behind-the-scenes series for Nmixx's performance and stay in KCON Japan 2022.

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

He lost his land, his father, and was torn from his mother. Lonely and wounded, young Takechiyo thou...

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...

The 36th NHK Taiga Drama is Mori Motonari. This series chronicles the life of Mori Motonari, a warlo...