One of Japan's most innovative confectioners, Nishio Megumi artfully crafts sweets with natural Okinawan ingredients, pursuing her passion in spite of struggling with the aftereffects of an accident.
One of Japan's most innovative confectioners, Nishio Megumi artfully crafts sweets with natural Okinawan ingredients, pursuing her passion in spite of struggling with the aftereffects of an accident.
2024x2 Living as "2nd-Generation" of Religious Devotees Episode overview
Air date
Jan 21, 2024
Many children of religious devotees have been affected by their parents' beliefs. Now they are speaking out about the anguish religion has caused them and searching for a way to move on.
Many children of religious devotees have been affected by their parents' beliefs. Now they are speaking out about the anguish religion has caused them and searching for a way to move on.
2024x3 INNOVATIVE INVESTIGATIONS: The Truth Behind China's Economic Stagnation Episode overview
Air date
Feb 25, 2024
In the shadow of China's high GDP, it is possible that a significant distortion will lead to prolonged economic stagnation. We gathered open-source information to understand the state of its economy.
In the shadow of China's high GDP, it is possible that a significant distortion will lead to prolonged economic stagnation. We gathered open-source information to understand the state of its economy.
2024x4 Brightening their Twilight Years: A Country Doctor in 2024 Episode overview
Air date
Mar 17, 2024
We revisit the highland village where their doctor not only provides care for its aging residents but is also reinvigorating the community, helping revitalize the area with his energy and fresh ideas.
We revisit the highland village where their doctor not only provides care for its aging residents but is also reinvigorating the community, helping revitalize the area with his energy and fresh ideas.
Amidst an economic slowdown, China's freelance truck drivers risk their very lives to earn money traversing the road to Tibet, feared as the most dangerous in the country.
Amidst an economic slowdown, China's freelance truck drivers risk their very lives to earn money traversing the road to Tibet, feared as the most dangerous in the country.
2024x6 INNOVATIVE INVESTIGATIONS - North Korea's Black Box: Secret Missile Development Episode overview
Air date
Mar 31, 2024
This investigative documentary takes a deep look into the black box of North Korea. The country has continued to strengthen its military while the world's attention has been turned elsewhere.
This investigative documentary takes a deep look into the black box of North Korea. The country has continued to strengthen its military while the world's attention has been turned elsewhere.
2024x7 Discharged by Death: Inside a Japanese Mental Hospital Episode overview
Air date
Apr 06, 2024
Exclusive video, sound recordings, and patient records from a psychiatric hospital reveal rampant abuse and illegal restraints. Over a 10-year period, 78 per cent of 1,498 patients were discharged by death.
Exclusive video, sound recordings, and patient records from a psychiatric hospital reveal rampant abuse and illegal restraints. Over a 10-year period, 78 per cent of 1,498 patients were discharged by death.
2024x5 New Era of J-POP and K-POP: Setting the World on Fire Episode overview
Air date
Apr 07, 2024
K-POP has taken the world by storm thanks to its unique performances and business strategy. This documentary follows its growth and the ways in which J-POP artists are rising to the challenge.
K-POP has taken the world by storm thanks to its unique performances and business strategy. This documentary follows its growth and the ways in which J-POP artists are rising to the challenge.
2024x9 GAME PLANET: Those Fighting in the Super-Massive Market Episode overview
Air date
Apr 13, 2024
The gaming market in Japan exceeds 26 trillion yen. China's Tencent dominates various countries, and Japan's Capcom is taking on the world with `Street fighter 6'. A behind-the-scenes look at the intense competition unfolding on a global scale.
The gaming market in Japan exceeds 26 trillion yen. China's Tencent dominates various countries, and Japan's Capcom is taking on the world with `Street fighter 6'. A behind-the-scenes look at the intense competition unfolding on a global scale.
2024x10 Ukraine's Civilian Soldiers: The War Recorded on Smartphones Episode overview
Air date
Apr 14, 2024
Ukrainian civilians film their experiences as soldiers on their smartphones to show the harsh reality of the battlefield.
Ukrainian civilians film their experiences as soldiers on their smartphones to show the harsh reality of the battlefield.
2024x11 The People Among the Plastic: Excess in the Anthropocene Episode overview
Air date
Apr 27, 2024
Anthropocene is when human activity started profoundly impacting our planet. Inconvenient truths pile up in some of Indonesia's poorest communities, where `plastic farmers' can barely make ends meet.
Anthropocene is when human activity started profoundly impacting our planet. Inconvenient truths pile up in some of Indonesia's poorest communities, where `plastic farmers' can barely make ends meet.
A look at how journalists cover war in their own country. Reporters spent two years with journalists from Ukraine's public broadcaster to see how Russia's invasion has transformed their profession and changed their beliefs.
A look at how journalists cover war in their own country. Reporters spent two years with journalists from Ukraine's public broadcaster to see how Russia's invasion has transformed their profession and changed their beliefs.
After Tomioka's evacuation order was lifted, the few returnees were mostly elderly. To raise their spirits, Matsumura grows rice from which he can make mochi, a traditional favorite on special days.
After Tomioka's evacuation order was lifted, the few returnees were mostly elderly. To raise their spirits, Matsumura grows rice from which he can make mochi, a traditional favorite on special days.
2024x14 This is Our Sea: Fukushima's Fishers after the Nuclear Accident Episode overview
Air date
May 26, 2024
In 2011, a devastating tsunami and nuclear accident ground Fukushima Prefecture's fishing industry to a halt. NHK followed local fishers for the next 13 years as they struggled to reclaim their sea.
In 2011, a devastating tsunami and nuclear accident ground Fukushima Prefecture's fishing industry to a halt. NHK followed local fishers for the next 13 years as they struggled to reclaim their sea.
2024x15 Street Stream Dreams: Seeking Fortune Online in China Episode overview
Air date
Jun 01, 2024
In the Chinese city of Changsha, the possibilities of live streaming are huge: the most charismatic streamers can earn thousands of dollars a night in online payments. Following two young streamers
In the Chinese city of Changsha, the possibilities of live streaming are huge: the most charismatic streamers can earn thousands of dollars a night in online payments. Following two young streamers
2024x16 Local Officials Speak Out: Remembering the Disaster Episode overview
Air date
Jun 16, 2024
The 2011 earthquake in northeastern Japan profoundly affected the lives of the local government officials involved in the response. For the first time, many of them are sharing their stories.
The 2011 earthquake in northeastern Japan profoundly affected the lives of the local government officials involved in the response. For the first time, many of them are sharing their stories.
Among the global race for large rocket development, Japan's most advanced rocket has finally taken flight. We look into the year-long battle of the engineers who overcame its initial failure.
Among the global race for large rocket development, Japan's most advanced rocket has finally taken flight. We look into the year-long battle of the engineers who overcame its initial failure.
2024x18 Decommissioning Fukushima 2024: Roadmap on the Brink Episode overview
Air date
Jun 30, 2024
Thirteen years since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, the government's plan to decommission the plant is at a crossroads. We take a close look at the efforts to secure Fukushima's future.
Thirteen years since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, the government's plan to decommission the plant is at a crossroads. We take a close look at the efforts to secure Fukushima's future.
Experts discuss the Gaza crisis and whether there is a path to a lasting solution, with fresh insights from a scholar in the US with roots in Israel and a Palestinian scholar in Canada.
Experts discuss the Gaza crisis and whether there is a path to a lasting solution, with fresh insights from a scholar in the US with roots in Israel and a Palestinian scholar in Canada.
2024x20 An Icy Journey from Tibet's Sky Village Episode overview
Air date
Jul 13, 2024
The herders of Thoe Village uphold a long tradition of grazing their sheep at the distant Island of God, but the trek there requires them to guide 2,000 of the animals across a vast frozen lake.
The herders of Thoe Village uphold a long tradition of grazing their sheep at the distant Island of God, but the trek there requires them to guide 2,000 of the animals across a vast frozen lake.
2024x21 The Missing: Lost Loved Ones with Dementia Episode overview
Air date
Jul 14, 2024
In Japan, many people with dementia leave their homes, wander off, and are never seen again. Now, communities are developing measures to locate the missing and reunite them with their loved ones.
In Japan, many people with dementia leave their homes, wander off, and are never seen again. Now, communities are developing measures to locate the missing and reunite them with their loved ones.
2024x22 Lung Cancer Survivor: Record of a 14-year Battle Episode overview
Air date
Jul 20, 2024
14 years ago, Hasegawa Kazuo was diagnosed with lung cancer. He recounts his battle with stage four cancer, and his mission to change how patients receive care.
14 years ago, Hasegawa Kazuo was diagnosed with lung cancer. He recounts his battle with stage four cancer, and his mission to change how patients receive care.
2024x23 Who Will Protect the Last Traditional Village? Yunnan, China Episode overview
Air date
Jul 27, 2024
From Wengding Village in Yunnan Province, known as China's last traditional village, the Wa people were relocated amidst tourism development, causing disruption in the lives of the ethnic minority.
From Wengding Village in Yunnan Province, known as China's last traditional village, the Wa people were relocated amidst tourism development, causing disruption in the lives of the ethnic minority.
2024x24 Chasing Perfection: Four Seasons with Japan's Master Garden Episode overview
Air date
Aug 18, 2024
Japanese gardens have long captivated people around the world. This program follows the master gardeners chasing perfection at the Adachi Museum of Art and the Katsura Imperial Villa.
Japanese gardens have long captivated people around the world. This program follows the master gardeners chasing perfection at the Adachi Museum of Art and the Katsura Imperial Villa.
2024x25 Discharged by Death: The Deep Roots of Abuse Episode overview
Air date
Aug 24, 2024
A year after abuse was exposed at Takiyama Hospital, discharge by death remains common. Why? We examine the practices of authorities and psychiatric hospitals, and inexplicable conditions at Takiyama.
A year after abuse was exposed at Takiyama Hospital, discharge by death remains common. Why? We examine the practices of authorities and psychiatric hospitals, and inexplicable conditions at Takiyama.
2024x26 Kamila Valieva: Despair on the Ice - The Fate of Russian Athletes Episode overview
Air date
Sep 08, 2024
Russian athletes competing internationally have been accused of doping. We look at the life of one young skater, Kamila Valieva, and the effect that such allegations have had on her career.
Russian athletes competing internationally have been accused of doping. We look at the life of one young skater, Kamila Valieva, and the effect that such allegations have had on her career.
2024x27 Fuzjko Hemming: La Campanella and Her Final Chapter Episode overview
Air date
Sep 21, 2024
Pianist Fuzjko Hemming passed away this year, at 92, after a rich but tumultuous life. We follow the artist's final five years, where she tirelessly pursues her art even as she faces her demise.
Pianist Fuzjko Hemming passed away this year, at 92, after a rich but tumultuous life. We follow the artist's final five years, where she tirelessly pursues her art even as she faces her demise.
2024x4 INNOVATIVE INVESTIGATIONS - Sexual Exploitation of Minors Part 1: Japan's Voyeurism Problem Episode overview
Air date
Sep 22, 2024
In Japan, there are almost daily reports of voyeurism and sexual abuse targeting children. This two-part series turns a spotlight on a disturbing threat looming at the edges of society.
In Japan, there are almost daily reports of voyeurism and sexual abuse targeting children. This two-part series turns a spotlight on a disturbing threat looming at the edges of society.
2024x5 INNOVATIVE INVESTIGATIONS - Sexual Exploitation of Minors Part 2: The International CSAM Trade Episode overview
Air date
Sep 29, 2024
The sale of sexual videos and photographs of minors is a lucrative international industry. Part two of our series examines this burgeoning trade and what can be done to stop it.
The sale of sexual videos and photographs of minors is a lucrative international industry. Part two of our series examines this burgeoning trade and what can be done to stop it.
2024x30 A Foregone Conclusion: Japan’s Nuclear Energy Policy Episode overview
Air date
Oct 05, 2024
Yoshioka Hitoshi was a historian of science who sought a strictly rational approach to nuclear energy in Japan. His extensive archives detail previously undocumented aspects of Japanese policymaking.
Yoshioka Hitoshi was a historian of science who sought a strictly rational approach to nuclear energy in Japan. His extensive archives detail previously undocumented aspects of Japanese policymaking.
2024x31 I Owe My Life to You, Doc: A Seaside Clinic Diary Episode overview
Air date
Oct 20, 2024
This is the story of a doctor in a seaside town in central Japan. For four years, we documented his efforts to support the town's elderly residents as its population dwindles and ages.
This is the story of a doctor in a seaside town in central Japan. For four years, we documented his efforts to support the town's elderly residents as its population dwindles and ages.
In Shenzhen, a city filled with opportunity, equipment dealers anticipate the failure of local businesses brought about by the recession, competing to buy their goods and resell them at a profit.
In Shenzhen, a city filled with opportunity, equipment dealers anticipate the failure of local businesses brought about by the recession, competing to buy their goods and resell them at a profit.
2024x33 "Until the last one is dead": Voices from the Battle of Saipan Episode overview
Air date
Oct 27, 2024
Eighty years after the Battle of Saipan, a collection of battlefield interviews with US soldiers has been uncovered. Their voices tell the story of one of the most brutal chapters of the war.
Eighty years after the Battle of Saipan, a collection of battlefield interviews with US soldiers has been uncovered. Their voices tell the story of one of the most brutal chapters of the war.
2024x34 Climate Tech: Transforming Cities Using Japanese Technology Part 1: Zero-emission Measures Episode overview
Air date
Nov 16, 2024
New Japanese technologies to solve the climate crisis. Part 1 is urban mitigation measures. We look at zero-carbon buildings, perovskite solar cells, and the challenge of turning cities into forests.
New Japanese technologies to solve the climate crisis. Part 1 is urban mitigation measures. We look at zero-carbon buildings, perovskite solar cells, and the challenge of turning cities into forests.
2024x35 Climate Tech: Transforming Cities Using Japanese Technology Part 2: Adapting to Urban Risks Episode overview
Air date
Nov 16, 2024
Part 2 is about adaptation measures. It introduces Japan's disaster prevention technology, such as flood control and early warning systems, as well as infectious disease countermeasures in Thailand.
Part 2 is about adaptation measures. It introduces Japan's disaster prevention technology, such as flood control and early warning systems, as well as infectious disease countermeasures in Thailand.
71-year-old diver Fujita Hisao has spent 40 years drawing attention to the beauty of ocean life, particularly the graceful sea lions, which face lethal removal due to their obstruction of fishing nets.
71-year-old diver Fujita Hisao has spent 40 years drawing attention to the beauty of ocean life, particularly the graceful sea lions, which face lethal removal due to their obstruction of fishing nets.
In a wintry river, ice crystals come together, forming a road of white. We'll show you spectacular, never-before-seen footage of nature and ice. But is global warming changing this natural wonder?
In a wintry river, ice crystals come together, forming a road of white. We'll show you spectacular, never-before-seen footage of nature and ice. But is global warming changing this natural wonder?
2024x38 Muginoko Village: A Community Preventing Child Abuse Episode overview
Air date
Nov 30, 2024
Many parents who have a history of abuse have been saved by a unique community. It is called Muginoko Village, which helps children with developmental disabilities and their parents to grow together.
Many parents who have a history of abuse have been saved by a unique community. It is called Muginoko Village, which helps children with developmental disabilities and their parents to grow together.
2024x39 The Unbreakable Silence: The Harm of Japan's Eugenic Law Episode overview
Air date
Dec 07, 2024
In July 2024, the Supreme Court ruled Japan's defunct Eugenic Protection Law as unconstitutional. We look into why many of the victims who were forcefully sterilized remain silent on their suffering.
In July 2024, the Supreme Court ruled Japan's defunct Eugenic Protection Law as unconstitutional. We look into why many of the victims who were forcefully sterilized remain silent on their suffering.
As economic growth in China stagnates, young people travel to Africa pursuing new opportunities. They seek futures in Nigeria, which boasts the highest population and GDP on the continent.
As economic growth in China stagnates, young people travel to Africa pursuing new opportunities. They seek futures in Nigeria, which boasts the highest population and GDP on the continent.
2024x41 Why Did My Husband Die?: Unsealing the Secrets of Radiation Exposure Episode overview
Air date
Dec 15, 2024
Japanese people were exposed to nuclear radiation in the bombings at the end of World War Two, and US nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll. But the facts about another exposure are only now being revealed.
Japanese people were exposed to nuclear radiation in the bombings at the end of World War Two, and US nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll. But the facts about another exposure are only now being revealed.
The Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital was one of the only hospitals still standing after the dropping of the atomic bomb. Newly uncovered files shed light on the ensuing weeks and months at the hospital.
The Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital was one of the only hospitals still standing after the dropping of the atomic bomb. Newly uncovered files shed light on the ensuing weeks and months at the hospital.
2024x43 INNOVATIVE INVESTIGATIONS: Decoding the Chinese Document Leaks Episode overview
Air date
Dec 29, 2024
Teaming with experts in 7 locations around the world, we conducted an analysis of internal records leaked from a Chinese cybersecurity company, delving into the new threats spreading on the internet.
Teaming with experts in 7 locations around the world, we conducted an analysis of internal records leaked from a Chinese cybersecurity company, delving into the new threats spreading on the internet.
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