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We produce documentaries and TV programs for both domestic and international audience.
We produce live music concerts and other cultural events in Japan and oversea.
We meet all needs of our clients and provide solutions in TV and event productions.
Feature documentary film “Atoms for Peace”
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Train Cruise-One Line Inspires Generations in Chiba
Explore Choshi Electric Railway which has operated for a century with the warm support of residents. Everyone here strives to preserve the local traditions.
Direct Talk Art Beyond Culture Barrier: Chaz Guest / Artist
Prominent American artist Chaz Guest is embarking on a new challenge. He is focusing on Ai, indigo blue, used in indigo dyeing in Japan. The program conveys a message poured into his work.
Through the kitchen window: A Craftman's Roots
Honda Sueyasu has spent a lifetime thatching roofs and making sure a delicious taro thrives in his community. The eternally jovial 96-year-old is now passing on those passions to the next generation.
Culture Crossroads: Creating Comfort in a Small Town
"A second home for everyone—that's the concept," says Ren, a Vietnamese guesthouse owner in rural Nagano Prefecture. Her warm personality attracts people from around the world. She also runs a beloved Vietnamese noodle shop on the weekends. It provides a welcoming spot that contributes to a more comfortable community. The positive relationship between Ren and the locals continues to grow.
Culture Crossroads: Russioans in Japan Speak Out
Over one and a half years have passed since Russia invaded Ukraine. Through a monthly radio show NHK WORLD-JAPAN's Russian language broadcasting offers opportunities for Russians in Japan to talk about their thoughts and emotional struggles. We revisit people who appeared on the program – a mother and daughter running a restaurant and a musical composer – to ask about their current situation.
Fising Crazy : Play Ball with Love and Deception
On this episode, we visit scenic Ise Shima in Mie Prefecture to meet an angler who loves to catch the beautiful blackhead seabream. He employs a strategy that begins with bait shaped into a ball of paste in which he hides hooked live bait. This draws in small fish that nibble the ball and thus muddy the water, which then attracts the curious blackhead seabream who can't help but bite when the ball finally breaks and releases its live bait. Will this elaborate deception succeed? Join us to find out!
SHOHEI OHTANI : A Baseball Virtuoso
NHK has followed a baseball sensation Shohei Ohtani closely since his Major League debut in 2018. This program unravels the story behind Ohtani's ability to both pitch and bat at the highest level. We hear from his interpreter and team personnel who have supported him on and off the field. We also take a look at the importance of his father's training in his emergence as a baseball superstar. Join us behind the scenes at such pivotal points as Ohtani's battle to recover from elbow surgery and reclaim his place as a baseball virtuoso like no other.
Stage Beyond Borders Traditional & Folk Performance Arts Series
Streaming on Youtube at the Japan Foundation
STAGE BEYOND BORDERS introduce the charms of Japanese traditional performances in 15 minutes each.
