Magical Japanese

"Time and Tide" transcends time to detail extraordinary historical events in Japan and the larger world. Join NHK WORLD-JAPAN on a journey that...

Japan continues to thrive as it incorporates cultural elements of music, fashion, cuisine, sports, arts and science from around the world....

Forests cover close to 70 percent of Japan's land area. Japan's climate varies significantly from north to south, making it home to diverse forests....

Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as Edo. More than a million people enjoyed life in this small but abundant city. They live on in ukiyo-e woodblock...

Historical figures and their decisions that changed the course of history. Based on expert research, the program explains dilemmas the that heroes...

Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about...

Host Peter Barakan delves into various aspects of Japanese culture; exploring practices, history, and modern innovations in such areas as ramen,...

A five-minute series where you can explore a wide variety of Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.

Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to discover the real Tokyo as we dive into its historic old towns and...

This town, is not just a normal town. There's laughter, love and emotional moments. An unpredictable ordinary life presented by the residents!...

Broke, Jued will do anything for money, even work with Boss, a man who makes his living breaking relationships. After they meet under unfortunate...

Yihwa lives fine without love—until Cho walks in and flips her world upside down, one misunderstanding at a time.

Mok, a debt-ridden student, becomes a caregiver for Day, a partially blind badminton player. Their growing connection is tested as Day faces the...

Korn and Intouch’s tragiclove ends in gunfire, but years later, Pharm and Dean are drawn together by fate, unaware of their past connection.

Comedian, musician and raconteur Bill Bailey explores the massive Australian state of Western Australia. Vast and epic, its frontier spirit inspires...

Four larger-than-life best friends battle morbid obesity using hard work, heart and a wicked sense of humor. This girl gang has had each other's...

Wors Visagie, who previously worked at the Vetkoekpaleis restaurant, steps in to save the place from bankruptcy while it was owned by Ruben Delport.

Since he was a child, the board game baduk has been everything to Jang Geu-rae. But when he fails at achieving his dream of becoming a professional...