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The Birth of a New Knit Brand
We followed the story of birth of new knit brand for 2 years. What we sell is the most important thing…The director of new project fell in love with the high level of technology. That day, the project members met for the first time to launch a new knit brand. The project includes Yoshimasa Hosh...
The Natural Lifestyle Special
「新潟一番自然派スペシャル・遠藤師匠とやすし君。自然派流アウトドア」
This is a show for outdoor lovers! The popular section “The Natural Lifestyle” that is being broadcast on Niigata's information program “Evening Wide Niigata Ichiban” has been made into a series. Introducing seasonal trekking, apprentices who live with nature, apprenticeships, rice planting, ...
The Mysterious Japanese Sword
古伯耆 神秘の日本刀
Japanese swords have been held by the great military leaders of Japan. It was a symbol of power. It is said that Japanese swords with beautiful curves were born in Hoki country (currently Tottori prefecture) during the Heian Period (794-1185). At the time, a swordsmith named "Yasutsuna" was said to...
Miracle Body: Breaking Limits With Hyper-Adaptability
How far can a human body adapt? Tatyana McFadden is a medalist in the Rio Paralympic Games in all the paratrack and field distances, from the 100 meters to the marathon. She has also won the world's four major marathons. Scientific analysis reveals that her secret is in the exceptional command of...
Wa! Journey! Discover JAPAN PRIDE
“Made in Japan” is Japan’s pride. On the background, the uniqueness of Japan such as the craftsman commitment, the blessings of nature and the technology have a worldwide reputation. In this program, reporters set off on a journey to discover the JAPAN PRIDE. They find the charm of Japanese product...
The Natural Lifestyle
新潟一番・自然派
This is a show for outdoor lovers! The popular section “Natural” that is being broadcast on Niigata's information program “Evening Wide Niigata Ichiban” has been made into a series. Introducing seasonal trekking, apprentices who live with nature, apprenticeships, rice planting, harvesting rice, ...
Made in Hiroshima Spearheading Innovation
メイドインヒロシマＳＰ 超域オンリーワン
Neuroscientist Kenichiro Mogi uses his unique perspective to uncover the appeal of industries unique to Hiroshima Prefecture. What is their secret to fostering innovation? In the town of Saka in the Aki District, The DaikyoNishikawa Corporation is using tree resin to revolutionize plastic technolog...
Koi Whisperer -NISHIKIGOI-
錦鯉の古里
Yamakoshi, this is the place where nishikigoi originally came from. This is a documentary of Koi farmers in Yamakoshi. The rice paddies overflow with water from the freshly melted snow, as do the wild ponds in which nishikigoi are raised. The hills and valleys overflow with water and greenery. ...
TEPPEN MESHI!!
頂上めし
This is an outdoor document variety program about a famous voice actor “Shimba Tsuchiya” climbing a mountain to the top and cooking a meal! Before becoming a voice actor, he studied about acting, so he has strength and energy and good athletic abilities. This is first time for him to climb a mounta...
Hokkaido style
A female reporter goes out for a short trip in Hokkaido. This program is good for adults who wants to make their travel special, slow, relaxing and comfortable.
Travelers insights @ Nagoya
外国人トラベラーが魅力新発見！
A number of travelers are coming to Japan. We are discovering the attractiveness of Nagoya city by interviewing these travelers. What the travelers saw in Nagoya? 多くの観光客が訪れる日本。東海地方にもインバウンドの波がきている。そこで外国人観光客へのインタビューを通して、名古屋の魅力を発見する。彼らの目に名古屋はどう映っているのか！？
Whole Again
常滑エピテーゼ
A small factory in Nagoya makes artificial breasts and artificial appendages for patients who’ve succumbed to cancer or been involved in horrific accidents. One woman was badly burnt in a fiery car crash and the documentary follows her progress as the lifelike epitheses allow her to live an increa...
(4K) Soratabi 3000km - coastline of Hokkaido
This program is recorded by 3000km length of the coastline in Hokkaido. Only by watching the coastline, we can find the undiscovered fantastic scenery in Hokkaido. The coastline shows impressive shape, and is full of various discoveries and stories. Along the coastline, it’s thrilling and so easy to...
Circle of Life in the Japanese dance
ゆう ～輪廻る命を舞踊り継ぐ～
A documentary of a dancer who dances Japanese traditional dance. Her name is Fujikawa Zuro. She has been studying dance since she was two years old. She is challenging to keep a tradition while making a new generation of dance.
Collection of Artisans
京職人手帖
Kyoto was the Imperial capital of Japan for over 1000 years until the mid 19th century. Because this was the Imperial center of Japan for that period, most of Japan's great traditions and culture grew and were nurtured here by dedicated artisans. Today those traditions and culture are still thriving...
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum-- Passing Down Hiroshima's Memories
原爆資料館～ヒロシマを遺す～
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum opened 10 years after the Atomic bomb was dropped, and it re-opened on April 25, 2019 after renovations. With a focus on real-life pictures, the museum displays mementos from those who perished, as well as pictures from the time of the bombing, and paintings from thos...
ICT Agriculture 2
新潟スマート農業
This program will show you the latest Japanese agricultural trends using cutting edge ICT!
Kendama World Cup Hatsukaichi 2019
けん玉ワールドカップ2019
Kendama has risen in popularity around the world to exceed its origins as a traditional toy. Its popularity has spread from Japan to America, Europe, and Asia, with Kendama competitions hosted all over the globe. Watch performances from foreign players who outshine even Japanese players. The Kendama...
MY SECOND HOME IN HOKKAIDO
A heartwarming documentary to show how people connect the hearts between rural and urban. Tokachi, eastern Hokkaido, is known as Japan’s largest farming area producing wealthy agricultural, dairy, and husbandry items. In this decade, farmers in Tokachi have been hosting more than 20,000 ...
Niigata Aquatics
わくわくマリンピア
TeNY’s announcer approaches the wonder of aquatic world and makes interesting discovery in the aquarium. Let’s enjoy a beautiful aquarium and unseen side of it!
PONY Teacher
ポニー先生の夢
Children call him “PONY Teacher”!! His name is Junichiro Okawa, who is an elementary school teacher in Tottori city. He started Equestrian when he was in university. Since then, he has been devoting himself to hold activities letting children interact with pony at his workplace. We can say, he sp...
Sake Breweries Appetizer
蔵元の肴 地酒職人の選ぶ逸品おつまみ
Japan’s culture lies in Sake production. Blessed with quality water and a climate that is very suitable for rice growing, Japan has been producing Sake from rice since for more than a millennium. In this series, we visit sake brewries (Shuzo) around Japan that continues to carry traditional methods...
Udo-chan’s Trip Special 2019
旅ゴメ特別編 冬の長良川鉄道 答エハナクトモ旅ハ流ルル
Udo-chan travels around Mino city in Gifu prefecture with a popular Japanese actor, Koji Yamamoto, and a former member of AKB48, Kayo Noro. They take a train on Nagara-gawa line and walk around wherever they wish. Mino city is famous for some traditional craft; one of them is edged tools like “Kat...
Wild Taiyaki
守れ！うちの天然たい焼き
Have you heard of a Japanese dessert, Taiyaki? Taiyaki (literally "grilled sea bream" - seabream is supposed to bring happiness), is a small waffle-like cake filled with a sweet red bean paste. It is said that there are “wild” Taiyaki and “farmed” Taiyaki. When making regular Taiyaki, the pan used...
Wonder Garden
Wonder Garden～静謐の美・日本庭園と盆栽～
Whether it be Zen gardens, tea gardens or landscape gardens, a Japanese garden is renowned for it's sublime and tranquility. Bonsai, a Japanese art form using cultivation techniques to produce miniturized but realistic representation of nature in the form of a tree in small container, has been an in...
You Go, Cheer Boy!～The Only Boy on the Team～
がんばれ！チア男子！！
We follow the story of one boy doing his best in the field of cheerleading, a competitive sport with a strong feminine image, and one boy trying his hardest to keep up. Out of a group of 35, he is the only male student. He says "At first, it was really hard..." so why did he join the cheer team? Wha...
Successors of Souma Nomaoi
相馬野馬追の伝承者たち
“Souma Nomaoi” dates back 1,000 years; it began as a military exercise for Samurais. It is recognized as an “Important Intangible Cultural Property.” This 3-day festival takes places in Souma city where is famous for horse-breeding in Fukushima. Events include a 1,000 meter horse race, and ends w...
Life in Kitashinano: The Definition of Japan
北信濃に暮らして～日本を感じるとき
North Shinano in northern Nagano Prefecture is a place where many foreigners now call home. Why do they live in North Shinano? Through the lives of 4 foreigners who have settled here, we rediscover the charms of Japan, the beauty of North Shinano and learn what makes Japan so special to them.
The secret of craftsmanship 2018
やまがた発!ニッポンものづくりの極意～後継者たちの未来戦略～
“Thinking nothing of trend but delivering their products to people who need”. This is the Yamagata craftsman’s spirit. We introduce their products and positive attitude toward the world markets from Yamagata. Here is the real secret of craftsmanship.
"Become the Landscape"
A Growth Diary of Young Craftman 54min ver.
やがて風景になる
Nishi Awakura Village is a small village north of Okayama Prefecture with a population of about 1,500 people. The forest occupies 96% of the village’s area, and half of it is made up of HINOKI (cypress). This village once thrived on forestry, but recently it has been losing it’s vibrancy due to ...
"Become the Landscape"
A Growth Diary of Young Craftman 90min ver.
やがて風景になる
Nishi Awakura Village is a small village north of Okayama Prefecture with a population of about 1,500 people. The forest occupies 96% of the village’s area, and half of it is made up of HINOKI (cypress). This village once thrived on forestry, but recently it has been losing it’s vibrancy due to ...
(4k) Takeki Fujito – Ainu engraver
Mr. Takeki Fujito is the Ainu people in Japan. He lives in Lake Akan in Hokkaido. He learned the professional skill of woodcarving from his father. He confronts the tree without drafting any drawings, and drilling at a stroke. "There are already the work in the trees, I only carve it out," he says...
4K Documentary―An Alpine Symphony by Sapporo Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1961, Sapporo Symphony Orchestra is the only professional orchestra based in Hokkaido. Also known as “Sakkyo,” the Orchestra gives around 120 concerts a year. In 2018, Swiss conductor Matthias Bamert was appointed as the new chief conductor of Sakkyo. The program features the rehearsals a...
Akita Hot Spring Journey Hachimori Isaribi Onsen Hatahata-Kan
湯めぐり旅気分「八森いさりび温泉ハタハタ館」
"Hachimori Isaribi Onsen Hatahata-kan"in Akita Prefecture is a hot spring with stunning views of the Sea of Japan. Not only the hot spring itself, but the tourist spots around it will also be introduced in the program.
Akita Hot Spring Journey Utto Onsen Matagi-no-Yu
湯めぐり旅気分「打当温泉 マタギの湯」
This hot spring is located in the northern part of Akita Prefecture, an area called Ani, Visitors can learn about the traditional Matagi culture in that area and get to know the attractiveness of the hot spring.
Green Tea Stories From Shizuoka Part2 ~The Future and Beyond~
静岡お茶物語 弐
This documentary focuses on green tea from Shizuoka. Shizuoka produces and consumes the most amount of green tea in Japan. Especially in spring, they can enjoy the verdure of tea estate and delicious green tea. This show follows the charms of green tea, new challenges of tea-making wholesalers an...