1. Asago: Hidden Gem of Heritage and History
Aired: Jan 13, 2020Asago lies deep in the mountains of Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan. In rec...
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Asuka in Nara Prefecture was the center of Japan's politics and culture for more than 100 years from the end of the 6th century. The advanced civilization that developed there left behind many legacies, especially its mysterious stone structures. The massive monuments have spawned countless theories. Actor Luke Bridgford explores these imposing stone structures, as well as their enduring puzzle, and visits other historic sites.
1. Asago: Hidden Gem of Heritage and History
Aired: Jan 13, 2020Asago lies deep in the mountains of Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan. In rec...
2. Suo-Oshima: Finding Hawaii in the Inland Sea
Aired: Jan 27, 2020The island of Suo-Oshima lies off the coast of southeast Yamaguchi Prefecture...
3. Unlocking the Mysteries of Ancient Asuka
Aired: Feb 3, 2020Asuka in Nara Prefecture was the center of Japan's politics and culture for m...
4. Yokohama: A Port Town with It All
Aired: Feb 24, 2020Yokohama, just south of Tokyo, is a vibrant port city steeped in history. Whe...
5. Mishima, Fukushima: Keeping Alive the Folk Craft Tradition
Aired: Mar 9, 2020Mishima Town, in western Fukushima Prefecture, receives some of the heaviest ...
6. Tsugaru: Deep Snow, Warm Hearts
Aired: Mar 16, 2020The Tsugaru region lies in the west of Aomori Prefecture, far in the north of...
7. The Magic of Winter in Akita
Aired: Mar 23, 2020Akita Prefecture, in northern Japan, celebrates its snowy season with many un...
8. Hateruma: Life on a Distant Island
Aired: Mar 30, 2020Located 2,000 kilometers southwest of Tokyo, Hateruma is the southernmost inh...
9. Hakkoda's Backcountry Magic
Aired: Apr 13, 2020The Hakkoda mountain range soars in central Aomori Prefecture. It's famous fo...
10. Asahikawa: Adventures on Sleds and Wheels
Aired: Apr 21, 2020Located in the center of Hokkaido Prefecture, Asahikawa City is Hokkaido's se...
11. Rivers of Life: Kaizu and Kuwana
Aired: Apr 28, 2020Located in central Japan, Kaizu City in Gifu Prefecture and Kuwana City in Mi...
12. Ishigaki: A Look to the Future
Aired: Aug 18, 2020Ishigaki, in Okinawa Prefecture, is a stunning, sub-tropical island that lies...
13. KAGAWA: Treasure House of Modernist Architecture
Aired: Sep 29, 2020Kagawa Prefecture is the smallest of the 47 prefectures of Japan in area. It ...
Atami is a resort popular for its dramatic coastline, hot springs and proximi...
15. Otoyo: Bringing Fresh Life to a Traditional Community
Aired: Oct 13, 2020Otoyo Town in Kochi Prefecture is located in the center of the Shikoku Mounta...
16. Rural Reboot: Kamiyama's Renaissance
Aired: Oct 20, 2020Kamiyama, Tokushima Prefecture, is a mountain village with a population of 5,...
17. Nanmoku: Afterglow of the Silk Road
Aired: Oct 27, 2020Nanmoku is a village that lies deep in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture, nor...
18. Work-Life Bliss in Itoshima
Aired: Nov 2, 2020Itoshima, in western Fukuoka Prefecture, has been drawing attention in recent...
19. Ogawa Village: Mountain Vistas and Country Living
Aired: Nov 9, 2020Ogawa Village in Nagano Prefecture is famous throughout Japan for its beautif...
20. Omi-hachiman: Historic Merchant Town on Sacred Lake
Aired: Nov 16, 2020Omi-hachiman is an old castle town that flourished as a transportation hub on...
21. South Iwate: On the Trail to Recovery
Aired: Nov 23, 2020The Michinoku Coastal Trail runs along the Pacific coast of northeastern Japa...
22. Passion on the Vine: Yamanashi and Its Winemakers
Aired: Nov 30, 2020Yamanashi Prefecture has been a pioneer in winemaking in Japan since the mid-...
23. Ashio: Memory of the Forest
Aired: Dec 7, 2020Deep in the mountains of Tochigi Prefecture, 100 kilometers north of Tokyo, A...
24. Miyagi: On the Trail to Recovery
Aired: Dec 14, 2020The Michinoku Coastal Trail stretches more than 1,000 kilometers along the Pa...
25. Ojiya: Deep Roots in Snow Country
Aired: Dec 21, 2020The city of Ojiya is hidden in the mountains of central Niigata Prefecture, s...
26. Revisiting Ibaraki's Autumn-Winter Flavors
Aired: Dec 28, 2020Ibaraki Prefecture, which stretches along the Pacific Ocean, is known for its...
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Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Production Country: Japan
Genres:Documentary