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NEW
EXITのハッケン北海道！
The popular comedy duo "EXIT" from Yoshimoto Kogyo embarks on a delightful and hilarious journey across Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture, in this travel variety show. With a mix of humor and curiosity, they discover the charm of Hokkaido’s many regions. Watch as they take on unique challenges, such as roasting a whole pheasant with heavy machinery! Engaging with locals to uncover hidden gems known only to the residents, they visit retro toy stores, savor regional delicacies, and indulge in mouth-watering local sweets.
Feel the excitement as they drive through the picturesque landscapes of Furano and Biei in an open car, experiencing scenic spots that captivate both domestic and international tourists.
Produced by Television Hokkaido Broadcasting, this show has been airing since April 2025, with new episodes regularly.
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NEW
Our Town’s Breakfast & Lunch Spots
ぶらり旅
Explore the attractions of the railroad lines that you may know but not know about on foot!
Gourmet food, nature, culture, traditional industries... This program “A Strolling Trip” takes you on a journey by local train to unknown but fascinating areas in Japan and the Chukyo area. CHUKYO TV's popular announcer will bring you a deep dive into the charms of Japan.
Why don't you come and meet the wonderful Japan you have never known?
- Family
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NEW
PS GOLD ~Discover Interesting Aspects of Japan~
PS純金
Local Gourmet Variety Show
A popular long-running program that has been airing for over 20 years! Chukyo TV is proud to present a variety show featuring local stars, popular local restaurants, and local chain stores in the Nagoya area under the theme of “Home is interesting after all!”
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NEW
はてなのてん
"How long is a strand of ramen noodle?", "Are identical twins 100% identical?". This show investigates the hidden mysteries of Japan's regions, primarily focusing on Fukuoka, and answers the trivial questions that people worldwide can relate to! Discover the surprisingly interesting facts and trivia that lie just beyond! It might not be useful to know, but once you learn it, you'll want to tell others! We deliver trivia in a relaxed, silly, and sometimes emotionally raw way! This content has the potential to be popular anywhere!
Produced by TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting, new episodes of this show have been airing regularly since October 2024.
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NEW
Featuring people with an obsessive love for their passions, this show is all about an "over-the-top love" for the Tokai region.
Hikaru Ota explores what locals take for granted, digging deep into the hidden gems of Tokai's most classic spots, topics, and personalities from his own unique angle. Alongside die-hard fans with expert knowledge, he unearths surprising truths and undiscovered charms through extensive coverage. Get ready for an hour that will make you adore your hometown even more!
With the brutally honest Hikaru Ota and the earnest Announcer Ishii, you can count on getting information that is truly real and genuine.
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- Health&Wellbeing
NEW
あしたが変わるトリセツショー
"The User's Guide to Tomorrow" is a new life science infotainment program hosted by actress Ishihara Satomi, where we dig deep into themes surrounding health, food, lifestyles, etc. from a scientific perspective. The program reveals unknown truths and useful tips in an entertaining format. The information provided will surely spark curiosity and make the viewer's tomorrow just a little better.
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NEW
ちょっと福岡行ってきました
A long-running, popular TV program that began airing in 2017! Over 500 celebrities have appeared on this TV show!
Two celebrity best friends are dropped into Fukuoka, Japan, armed only with their reallife
friendship, and embark on an impromptu day-long adventure. Their destination is
determined by a drawing, forcing them to explore random cities and towns.
Along the way, they encounter breathtaking views, delicious food, and the kindness of
locals—but will they complete their mission!? It's a thrilling race against time to
accomplish their assigned tasks before the ultimate deadline—their return flight
departure time.
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Welcome, First-timers! A hot winter tour in Oga
初見さん いらっしゃい！冬の男鹿でHOTなツアー
Even though locals are used to seeing, it may be an emotional experience for first-timers. This is a travel show that values first-time reactions of newcomers and rediscovers the "proud charms" of Oga, Akita. The guests, Gantulga from Mongolia and Alina from Ukraine visit some hot spots of Oga in winter. Through this tour, you will discover the charms of Oga's food, culture, and sightseeing including Namahage. After watching this program, you will want to visit Oga for sure. Let's enjoy the tour full of laughs and discoveries!
Note: This program has English subtitles.
- Comedy
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What’s the Best Akita Food!? vol.4
チョコプラアキタメシ～食ってけ秋田のンメェ肉～
The theme of the 4th episode of What's the Best Akita Food!? is "meat." Chocolate Planet came to Akita for the first time in three years and visited restaurants in Akita city to enjoy Akita's proud beef, pork, and chicken. The fellow comedian "Impossible" bursts in and competes in quizzes and games with Chocopla to eat the best meat dish. Will Chocopla be able to enjoy Akita's meat? Also, they interact with Akita dogs and experience the famous traditional Akita Kanto festival. You can not only enjoy the funny conversation between Chocopla and guests but also learn deeply about Akita's culture.
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- Nature
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くまモンマップ
Kumamon MAP! Join Kumamon, the beloved mascot of Kumamoto, as he takes you on an exciting journey through Kumamoto’s top attractions and local delicacies. Explore the stunning landscapes of Kumamoto, from its beautiful scenic views to the historical Kumamoto Castle, and much more! Kumamon will also dive into Kumamoto’s culinary delights！ With Kumamon as your guide, you’ll discover the heart and soul of Kumamoto, full of fun, food, and unforgettable moments. Don’t miss the adventure on Kumamon MAP!
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Check It Out with Rei in FUKUOKA
丸山礼の〇〇サークル
Join bubbly host Rei Maruyama—a YouTube star with over 1.25 million subscribers—as she explores the vibrant city of Fukuoka, meeting locals and uncovering the best food, sights, and experiences the city has to offer. Check It Out with Rei is a lighthearted travel show filled with laughter, local culture, and spontaneous fun.
The series offers an engaging mix of food, culture, and lively conversation. Some episodes see Rei meeting up with fellow YouTubers: examples include an influencer from Korea, who joins her to sample popular Korean dishes and chat about favorite K-dramas. Perfect for those looking to discover Fukuoka’s unique charm with a dose of humor, the show is an easy, breezy watch with a youthful, zeitgeisty feel.
Launched by TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting in 2024, this series consists of 23-minute episodes.
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Japan’s northernmost prefecture Hokkaido is gaining recognition as one of the country’s top wine-producing regions. This program focuses on the wineries of Yoichi, an area increasingly noted for its premium wines, which include a widely-coveted Pinot Noir from the Domaine Takahiko vineyard.
Besides following the winemaking process, the show savors the way these home-grown wines are finding their place in the local food culture. Elegant, classy and full-bodied, Hokkaido for Wine-Lovers is a delicious treat for wine lovers and foodies alike.
Consisting of four 25-minute episodes, this series was produced by Television Hokkaido Broadcasting Co. Ltd. in 2024.
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What’s the Best Akita Food!? vol.3
チョコプラアキタカモスメシ～エビ中＆東北産秋田ロケ！藤あや子も太鼓判！長田も松尾もSHELLYも驚がく！秋田醸造ウマイモノSP！～
The 3rd episode of What's the Best Akita Food!? focuses on the traditional fermented food in Akita. The members of two idol groups research the various fermented foods of Akita like fish sauce, natto, sake, and so on, and give a presentation to Chocopla. A chef cooks new dishes using those ingredients to treat busy Chocopla.
Ayako Fuji, a famous enka singer from Akita, and the popular talent SHELLY liven up this program!
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TAXIめしリターンズ
No appointments! No planning! No prior negotiation!
Jun and Rei Saito, brothers from Kakuda City, Miyagi Prefecture, and wrestlers from All Japan Pro Wrestling, will set out on spontaneous visits to 'cheap and yummy' restaurants recommended by taxi drivers!
Who knows, you might just discover a hidden gem you never knew existed...?
- Food/Cooking
- Reality
An unprecedented uprising in the history of the kitchen is coming!
A battle between a first-class chef, a housewife celeb, and an amateur cooking celeb.
They cook a dish based on a theme and compete to see which is the tastier. However, the budget the three chefs can spend on food shopping is as follows:
The professional is given $5, the housewife $20, and the amateur $100.
In other words, the shopping budget of cooks with high and low cooking skills are inversely proportional.
Can the professional produce high quality food regardless of budget? Or does the amateur grab $100 and do the “Uprising Kitchen” with fantastic ingredients? Or will the housewife win by the wisdom and experience?
What's more, the three cooks can draw “special cards” from an “original lottery machine” to force the rivals to use strange cooking utensils and a variety of other unique ways to interfere with their cooking!
Can three chefs with different strengths turn the tables with money and luck?
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In the first episode, actress Kurumi Shimizu visits "Ganso Tai Paitan ramen Sakura" in Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City. She ordered a set of sea bream paitan ramen with sea bream Chazuke. Putting the soup of paitan ramen on the rice with sashimi of sea bream looks great.
It's so delicious.
- Adventure
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サウナでリブーート
A specially-made sauna truck drives through Kumamoto’s spectacular landscape in search of the ultimate sauna experience! Taka and Erica are looking to escape the stress of daily life, and what better way to do that in Japan than by taking a sauna! They will take to their sauna truck to find relaxation across Kumamoto prefecture, enjoying the beautiful nature around them while sampling the delicious food that Kumamoto has to offer!
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HKT48 Team Kumamoto Delicious Food Journey
Members of the popular Japanese female idol group "HKT48" will visit the sightseeing locations in Kumamoto while discovering delicious food. Miku and Saaya are from Kumamoto and rediscover the charm of their hometown. They also experience making Kumamoto's sweets and tasting local dishes!
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ぼなぺてぃ。～召し上がれ！秋田のお菓子たち～
Utano Aoi, 23 years old, works at a small design company in Akita as the new designer. She moved to Akita this spring from Tokyo.
She is struggling with her unaccustomed lifestyle since moving from the city to the countryside. But there is the reassuring presence for Aoi: Akita sweets! They are the only source of energy for Aoi.
This program is composed of two parts, drama and documentary. In the drama part, you can discover the attraction of Akita sweets through Aoi’s daily life at her unique workplace. The documentary part introduces the background story of famous Akita sweets.
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Moco's Travel Kitchen Season 1-4
頂！キッチン Season 1-4
Mocomichi Hayami, also known as Moco in his best-selling cookbooks, is a prominent actor who has starred in many top-ranked Japanese dramas, including "This Guy is the Biggest Mistake of My Life". Not only he is a charming figure, but also a talented chef, having won the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards' Japanese cooking category in 2013.
In this show, Moco travels across Japan's beautiful countryside in his self-designed kitchen car to source fresh ingredients. He gets inspired by meeting cheerful locals and the rich natural surroundings, leading him to create unique and delicate recipes in front of the camera.
In the third season, Moco visits Taiwan, expanding his culinary journey.
In the fourth season, the adventure moves to South Korea!
Moco visits three areas in Jeollado, often referred to as a "treasure trove of food" in South Korea. He highlights three different locally sourced ingredients and creates original dishes based on the concept of local production for local consumption.
While exploring the culinary scene, Moco also visits various attractions in South Korea, showcasing the region's charm.
Join him on this journey to experience the artistry of cooking!
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- Gameshow
THE5連覇無双
This is a " head-to-head" battle between five challengers and a champion of various genres.
The challenger will challenge with a striking skill he or she is good at, and the champion must take all fight.
In short, the champion must fight with the five specialists, regardless of his or her own strengths or weaknesses.
The point is, Champion must win whenever!
Champions will feel unshakable confidence and ecstasy if they win their fifth consecutive championship!
On the other hand, if the Champion loses even once, the challenger achieves "Giant-Killing" and earns prize.
In this game, you can see an interesting battle whether the weak defeat the strong or the strong will continue to be the strong.
- Travel
- Food/Cooking
2人で5万円！ニッポン満足旅
Do you think traveling in Japan cost a lot? Actually not that much. There are so many yummy food, tourist activities and quality accommodations that can be enjoyed with reasonable prices. This program will show you the tips of budget trip in Japan!
In this show, these hosts below visit Tokyo, Yokohama, Atami, Kanazawa and Awaji Island.
Fallindebu hassy - one of the top food KOLs of Japan, who eats at 1000 restaurants a year
Hina Kagei - TikToker with 5.7 million followers
Honoka Tsuchiya - 2019 Miss Japan Grand Prix
They show us the best way to enjoy each city. Their budget is JPY50,000 including transportation and accommodation. The journey is full of local specialties, tourist attractions and fun activities!
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- Travel
くまモン部長がやってきた
A short series starring KUMAMON.
Kumamon is the new boss of a PR company in Kumamoto. Kumamon’s employees have various problems in their work and In their lives. Kumamon empathizes with their' troubles and solves them all!
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- Reality
常連３
Would you like to visit your favorite stars’favorite restaurants? This is a mixture of a food show and a game show that three celebrities guide us to great restaurants they often visit. However, one of them introduces a place they are not a regular, and have almost never visited! The three hosts in the studio try to find out who the liar is.
- Comedy
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What’s the Best Akita Food!? vol.2
チョコプラアキタメシ VOL.2～絶品！定番！B級も！今年も食べますご当地グルメ！～
Chocopla came to Akita again! This is the 2nd episode of What's the Best Akita Food!? This time, Chocolate Planet cannot eat Akita food unless they win various games.
Some new characters appear and cheer Chocopla, like professional basketball players, Namahage, and Akita beauty. Also, Chocopla's friend, Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura appears with surprise. Now, he is famous all around the world as "Tonikaku" after performing on a program broadcasted in the USA. You would enjoy funny conversations between Chocopla and the guests.
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Akita Sake and Beauty Selection
ぷちくら～秋田の酒と美人たち～
Akita is famous for its various local specialties. Especially, Akita’s sake is exceptional! Also, it has been believed that women living in Akita are generally beautiful. They are called “Akita beauty.”
Through this program, you can discover both special sake and beauty of Akita. In each of the episodes, an Akita beauty visits sake brewery and introduces the recommended brand of sake. She also enjoys appetizers that match the sake. Let’s enjoy this easygoing variety show of Akita’s sake and beauty!
- Comedy
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- Education
- Travel
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ウドちゃんの旅してゴメン！特別編 新春SP 2021
A special edition of the free-spirited travel program that's filled with friendly communication, smiles, and kindness.
The program heads to Shiga Prefecture. Our guest is... artist Takanori Nishikawa!
Born and raised in Shiga, Takanori Nishikawa is Shiga's "Furusato Tourism Ambassador."
Udo is another Shiga expert (probably) and the two of them are from the same generation.
This affectionate Shiga Prefecture episode is full of features, including famous Shiga products and places Udo and Nishikawa have never been before!
Don't miss their friendly trip, or their matching face masks specially-made for this program!
舞台は「滋賀県」。「旅してゴメン」の撮影で滋賀県の全市町村を制覇しているウドちゃん。生まれも育ちも滋賀で、滋賀ふるさと観光大使を務めるゲスト・西川さん。滋賀県のプロ？であり同世代の２人。
そんなウドちゃん・西川さんも訪れるのが初めて場所や滋賀県名物、そして愛情いっぱいの滋賀県エピソードが満載です！！
右往左往しながら仲良く旅をする２人をぜひご覧ください。
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極上の新潟を楽しもう
While most people would kick off their Japan adventures in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka – let’s fast forward you to Japan’s most underrated OG gem: Niigata!
Nature-esk Insta-spots…tempting food, drink…
traditional culture… What is Sakeology?
all of this after a 2 hours train ride from Tokyo!
Your Japanese journey isn’t over.
It’s time to explore more of this hidden OG gem: Niigata!
From nature…to rice and…timeless traditions.
Let’s soak in art, nature and indulge on a Japanese foodie trail
that will satisfy anyone’s cravings.
Get ready to… to ENJOY NIIGATA’s KINGDOM
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- Nature
- Travel
Travel Salad -Discovering the Fresh Sights of Japan-
朝だ！生です旅サラダ
This show delivers freshly discovered trip information throughout Japan, and you are sure to find a place you want to visit!
From popular tourist sites to hot hidden spots that even reporters don’t know about, we will provide you with the best choices of travel information.
It is one of the most famous travel TV programs in Japan, made into a 30-minute show to provide a high-quality travel experience in a reasonable amount of time. Every week, travelers introduce various places across Japan, recommending freshly selected traveling sites such as natural hot springs, gourmet spots, and popular tourist sites.
- Family
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Heartwarming Foodocumentary “OMO-UMA”
ヒューマングルメンタリー「オモウマい店」
A showcase of amusing and delicious restaurants that overdo it on the hospitality front!
There are so many “amazing restaurants” throughout Japan that are far beyond our imagination!
Our “Gourmet Maniac” staff members travel all over Japan to find those restaurants!
When we find a restaurant that interests us, we jump right in and negotiate for coverage!
Our research and our interview style are thorough and persistent.
The overly awesome service they provide their customers may make you laugh but will eventually inspire respect and give us the courage and energy to live tomorrow!
- Food/Cooking
- Gameshow
CHEF-1グランプリ
Get ready for an exciting culinary showdown: “Revolutionalize the Cuisine,“ where passion, skill, and innovation will converge in a gastronomic revolution!
Approximately 100 talented young chefs from all around the country have been selected through a rigorous document screening process to compete for the prestigious title of No. 1. Who will rise as the shining stars of the next generation, capable of revitalizing their communities through their culinary skills and passion?
- Comedy
- Food/Cooking
チョコプラあきたメシ～どんだけ～！？な秋田新米満腹旅～
Akita is one of the most famous rice-producing regions in Japan. In fall, people in Akita enjoy eating new rice with their favorite dishes.
The popular Japanese comedian duo "Chocolate Planet" visit Akita for the first time to eat unique dishes going well with Akita's new rice. They also meet unique people in Akita like Akita Maiko, the local apprentice geisha, and the energetic high school students.
You would enjoy not only local dishes of Akita, but also various gags which Chocopla perform!
- Adventure
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- Travel
あなたの代わりに見てきます!リア突WEST.
"It's probably the most physically demanding show in the group's history!! "
A documentary variety show in which the seven members work as reporters to cover incomprehensible cases and experience them firsthand. They encounter various mysteries not only in Japan but also in the world.
The "World Crowd Quiz" series explores diverse cultures around the globe by examining crowds in various countries and taking a peek into their lesser-known culture. This show features multiple segments, including the Food Metamorphosis series, a quiz judging people by appearance, the "Totonou" invigorating sauna series, and several other popular shows.
- Adventure
- Education
- Family
- Food/Cooking
- Nature
- Travel
「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, harvesting rice, making herbs, visiting famous waters, and so on.
- Travel
- Food/Cooking
山陰ちゃんこバイク旅
Waka-chan and Fuku-chan are trying to make the best Sumo-style Hot Pot!
Waka-chan, who is an ex-grand champion of Sumo, and Fuku-chan, who is a famous comedian, are trying to make the best Chanko Nabe (Sumo style hot pot).
They go on a 120-kilometer motorbike trip to find local ingredients. Get excited about the secrets of the foods you thought you knew! At the final destination, they'll make Chanko hot pot for 100 people! If the locals say it's good, the mission is complete!!
*** available in English subtitles
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- Family
- Food/Cooking
- Gameshow
Detective Team 10 for Local Gourmet in Central Japan
ご当地グルメ探偵団１０ ～怪人ゴリ面相の湯けむり決戦～
This is a gourmet variety program in which a battle breaks out between a comedian Gori as “the Phantom thief GORI” versus “the Gourmet Detective Team”. Female announcers are subordinates of GORI research and introduce the fancy gourmet dishes from their regions. “The Gourmet Detective Team”is taking the food from“the Phantom thief GORI”!! The Reader is Sigeru Izumiya (Musician). The members are Miyuki Imori, Rika Adachi(Both actresses), Jun Murakami (Japanese comedian) The match is set at Yudanaka Hotspring in Shinshu. They fight for red bream Shabu-Shabu from Shizuoka, Soba from Shinshu etc... Local fancy gourmet dishes in Chubu area are gathered!! Many laughers and serious matches! What will happen in the end?!
中部地方のご当地グルメが大集合！舞台は信州・湯田中温泉！静岡の金目鯛しゃぶしゃぶ・香り豊かな信州そばなど美食をかけて怪人ゴリ面相と探偵団がクイズバトル！
食の宝庫・中部地方の知られざるご当地グルメが集結！静岡の極上金目鯛しゃぶしゃぶ・名古屋コーチンを使った絶品ひきずり鍋・神主が打つ香り豊かな信州そば・美食の結晶新潟の塩引き鮭・石川の世界王者がつくる番組特製の極上ジェラートなど至高のグルメが続々登場！信州の老舗温泉旅館を舞台に美食をかけたクイズバトルを見逃すな！ガレッジセール川田は伊豆稲取で高級魚釣りに挑戦！果たしてその釣果は！？
舞台は長野県が誇る名湯・湯田中温泉！ガレッジセール・ゴリ扮する「謎の怪人ゴリ面相」の指令により中部各局の女子アナウンサーたちが集めた絶品ご当地グルメが集結！これらの美食を取り返すためにグルメ探偵団が立ち上がる！リーダー泉谷しげるを筆頭に、井森美幸、足立梨花、しずる・村上純ら４人が絶品グルメをかけてゴリ面相たちとクイズバトル！爆笑あり、真剣勝負あり、激しいバトルの行方は？
