The giant salamander is a protected species of the nation and lives mainly in the Chugoku region. In April, 2022, it became a hot topic when one was discovered in the river right by the Atomic Bomb Dome, located only 4.5 kilometers from the mouth of the river. Why did the giant salamander, known as the “Master of the Clear Stream”, end up in the middle of such a big city? While interviewing Associate Professor Norio Shimizu, who researches ecology at Hiroshima University, we discovered the harsh reality that these protected species face, as they are forced to live in rivers surrounded by concrete.

In recent years, repeated heavy rain disasters have led to continuous work on the restoration and protection of the river bank. As a result, giant salamanders have lost their homes and are being swept downstream. Furthermore, manmade weirs, built along the river to store water, block their way back upstream. Unable to return to its original location after being swept downstream, the Master of the Clear Stream can end up in the core of the city.

Adding to the difficulties is the existence of a hybrid species, first discovered in Hiroshima Prefecture in 2022. The large, ferocious hybrids are stealing the habitat and food of the native species. Shimizu worries that if the hybrid population continues to increase, the ecosystem will collapse to the point that it would be irreparable. Furthermore, the government has not been able to give a clear answer as to whether this hybrid breed should be protected or destroyed. What is the decision that Shimizu made regarding the hybrid species, given that they are also giant salamanders?


主に中国地方に生息する国の特別天然記念物・オオサンショウウオ。2022年４月、河口から約4.5キロしか離れていない原爆ドームの前でその姿が発見され話題になった。“清流のヌシ”と呼ばれるオオサンショウウオが、なぜこのような都会の真ん中にいたのか。広島大学で生態の研究をする清水則雄准教授を取材する中で見えてきたのは、コンクリートで囲まれた川に生息する特別天然記念物の“過酷な実態”だった。

近年、度重なる豪雨災害によって、繰り返される護岸工事。その影響でオオサンショウウオたちは住みかを失い、下流へと流されている。さらに、水を貯えるために人の手によって作られた “堰(せき)”の存在が上流に戻ろうとする彼らの行く手を阻む。その結果、下流へ流されたまま元の場所に戻ることができず“清流のヌシ”が都会の真ん中に姿を現したのだった。

この状況に追い打ちをかけるのが、2022年広島県で初めて発見された “交雑種”の存在だ。大型で凶暴な交雑種は、在来種の「住みか」や「えさ」を奪っているのだった。清水さんはこのまま増え続けると、生態系が崩れて取返しのつかない未来がくると案じる。さらに、この“交雑種”について行政側も保護すべきか、処分するべきかの明確な答えを出せていない。同じオオサンショウウオに変わりない “交雑種”を巡って清水さんが下した決断とは。

Mizuki Suginohara, a 14 years old girl called “Mi-chan”, lives in Omi Hachiman city and has Selective Mutism. She can talk with her family but cannot with others in public. In addition, she cannot even move when in a state of heightened stress. Although she ceased going to school when she was 10 years old, she suddenly showed an incredible talent for making sweets. Thanks to her family’s help, she opened her own sweets shop; Mie’s Sweets Factory. However, she is changing gradually as the shop is getting popular… She has a dream to make people happy with her cakes while her family wishes for her independence. This is a story of a girl with Selective Mutism, with which only one in 500 people is diagnosed, and her family.

56rd HOUSTON international film festival -Gold Remi Award
New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2023 Silver Award

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 Hoshiba, the editor-in-chief for a popular fashion website based in Tokyo.
He has been brought out as a brand adviser to help the Niigata project hit the market worldwide.

Niigata is famous place for knit. However knit business has been shrinking and now with the spread of Covid-19, the environment is rather depressing but there's something new happening. A new project has been born and is going well.
There are challenges for the company that has been providing high technology to leading brands.

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, making herbs,
visiting famous waters, and so on

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!

How do you take care of your child during their final moments? Ichika, a four-year-old girl, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma two years ago. Despite all efforts, the family was notified that she would not have long to live. The family wishes for Ichika to have as much of a normal, everyday life as possible, and so for the last three months of Ichika’s life, they decide to stay at the pediatric cancer treatment specialized facility in the Ouchi Clinic in Kobe (Ouchi meaning home in Japanese). This documentary follows the family’s conflict, pain, and their final decision.

When we clean, we polish the heart and polish the smile.
At one time or another, everyone has probably felt the urge to clean because “tidying up makes you feel good and refreshed.”
Have you ever thought that people who clean, polish their own hearts as well?
And in so doing, they clean the grime from their hearts.
And what emerges after polishing are...things that shine, and, a smile that sparkles.
Through sound and images, this program shows how “sparkling smiles” are born after polishing.

越打磨自己，越可以精神焕发，阳光笑容。
每个人都实际有过的感受就是，【打扫过卫生后会精神气爽，心情舒畅】。
那些研磨器具的人，难道不是在研磨自己的心灵么？
不是在抹掉心灵的污垢么？
只有研磨后器具诞生的光辉，才会和研磨人的笑容互相辉映。
这是通过影像和声音来传递研磨人生后诞生【阳光笑容】的节目。

Chapter One : Washoku Origins
Chapter Two : Wanmono (Bowl Dish)
In 794, Japan’s capital was moved to Kyoto.
It remained the capital for more than a millennium.
The diverse food culture of the Imperial family and nobility is still in evidence today.
The origins of washoku are honzen, shojin and kaiseki cuisines.
At the very root of washoku is a heartfelt appreciation of life and the blessings of nature.

第1章 日本料理的原点
第2章 碗物（汤）
794年，平安京的首都。
从那时起，京都一直扮演着1000多年的首都角色，
拥有多元化的饮食文化，现在仍然继承着皇宫和贵族的菜肴。
日本料理（和食）的起源是本膳料理，精进料理和怀石料理。
所有的根本，都包含着接受生命，接受自然的恩惠的感谢之心。

Kyoto's allure lies not only in its shrines and temples or the elegance of the city.
For more than a millennium since the year 794, Kyoto flourished as the capital, leading the way in the arts, architecture and commerce. The essence of Japanese culture was born in Kyoto, and has been refined and passed down to modern times. Japanese quality which is recognized throughout the world has its roots in Kyoto and its culture of craftsmanship.
"Made in Kyoto" introduces artistry at its best – from traditional weaving and cuisine to state-of-the-art robotics - created and nurtured by the masters of Kyoto who know true quality.

“京都”的魅力不止是寺院佛阁和怀古风情的街道。
作为从公元794年开始繁荣了一千年以上的日本首都，包括建筑・艺术・产业等各个方面都一直是最新【技术】输出的城市。日本文化的精髓在京都诞生，经过时间的磨练延续到现在社会。世界认知的日本质量的根源出自京都的工艺制作文化。
【MADE IN 京都】就是，从传统的纺织织物和京料理到最先进的机器人技术，介绍最会挑选真货的京都人淬炼出来的工匠技艺。

At the age of seven, Sakubei Yamamoto entered a coal mine with his parents; this was the beginning of his 50 year career at the Chikuho mines in Fukuoka prefecture. The mines were pitch black and humid, and the threat of collapse or flooding was never far from the miner’s minds.
After retiring, Sakubei found work as a night guard. From the age of 66, he first began documenting his life and times working at the coal mines in essays and paintings. He left behind a legacy of over a thousand paintings, as well as 70 notebooks and diaries. Of this collection, 697 pieces were chosen for inscription on the ‘Memory of the World’ register. This program examines the life of Sakubei, and the incredibly detailed documents he left behind of the Chikuhocoal mines. What sort of figure was he, and what message does he convey to us through his artwork? Sakubei’s life and art is revealed through the stories told by those connected to him.
It got Certificate of Creative Excellence award at US International Film & Video Festival in 2014


日本一だった石炭生産地、福岡県・筑豊に生まれた作兵衛（1892-1984）は、およそ50年間炭坑夫として働き、その記憶を1000枚以上の絵に残しました。
暑く暗い地の底で石炭を掘る男と女の姿、道具、共同風呂やこどもたちの遊び、縁起や迷信。作兵衛が描いたのは、炭鉱で働く人たちとその家族が暮らす共同社会のすべてです。
ユネスコ（国連教育科学文化機関）は2011年、作兵衛の絵と日記など697点を「世界記憶遺産(※1)」に登録しました。日本での登録第１号です。日本でもまだ北海道釧路で、海底のさらに下から石炭を掘り出しています。
そしてほとんどを輸入に頼っていますが、日本の電気エネルギーの四分の一は石炭による火力発電が担っています。 国民一人あたりにすると、1年間に１トン以上の石炭を今も使っているのです。
番組では、かつて炭鉱で働いていた女性たちの証言、釧路やベトナムの炭鉱の迫力ある採掘現場の映像もまじえ、なぜ名もない山本作兵衛の絵が世界に認められたのか、また作兵衛は未来に何を伝えたかったのかを解き明かしていきます。


在七歲的時候，山本作兵衛在七歲的時候就與他的父母一起進入礦坑，這是他50年礦工生涯的開端。礦坑的生活十分黑暗與潮濕，擔心崩塌的恐懼一直存於礦工的心中。山本作兵衛結束礦工的工作後，繼續工作，擔任夜間的警衛。直到66歲時，他才開始使用煤炭來作畫。作兵衛的一生創作了近千幅的煤炭畫作，其中的667幅畫作會在節目中播放。除此之外，節目中還會介紹山本作兵衛的生平事蹟，以及他在筑豐碳坑的生活。透過本節目，觀眾將能瞭解碳坑畫師－山本作兵衛畫作中的故事。

Local idle, NGT48 introduces Ramen within 7 min!
Use only a small camera, NGT48 do all things on their own! Any chance they manage all tasks for 7 min?!

部員が新潟のラーメンを自撮り7分で紹介！使用する撮影機材は手持ちサイズのカメラ１台のみ！オープニングから店紹介、さらには食レポに至るまで、全てがNGT48らーめん部のメンバー自身による“オール自撮り”の番組です！県内の魅力的なラーメン店を1話あたり1軒ずつ紹介していきます。ただし…カメラを回せる時間はトータルでたったの７分間だけ。前フリからお店の紹介、食レポまでを、自分たちで尺配分しながら撮影していきます。限られた時間の中で、メンバー達がどのように新潟ラーメンの魅力やおいしさを発信していくのか？成長の過程も楽しむことができるグルメバラエティです。