Dig More Japan

It's springtime and classrooms all over Japan are getting ready for the new school term. We dig a little deeper into education in Japan.

Music is emotionally moving; it can also give us strength. We dig a little deeper into the fantastic world of music in Japan.

After 55 years, the World Expo is returning to Osaka, bringing renewed global attention. We dig a little deeper into this amazing city!

Rising awareness of food waste and new developments in food production are changing the Japanese foodscape. We dig a little deeper.

Every area of Japan has its own unique drinking culture. We dig a little deeper into Japanese spirits. Cheers!

For 18 years in a row, A Japanese person took home the Ig Nobel Prize, an award given for "unusual" research. Let's dig a little deeper into Japan's offbeat research.

Japan is home to experts in all kinds of fields. We dig a little deeper into the fascinating world of Japan's highly skilled professionals.

Paintings full of life. The beauty of natural forms. Let's dig a little deeper into Japan's artistic side.

Some 70% of Japan's land is covered in mountains and forests. We dig a little deeper and trek out into the Japanese mountains.

In Japan's aging society, lifestyle choices that promote health and longevity are the new norm. We dig a little deeper.

Japan has over 10,000 islands where you'll find traditional lifestyles as well as high-tech modern living. We dig a little deeper.

Japanese fashion is using sustainable ideas and new forms of individual expression. We dig a little deeper!

Eighty years after the end of World War II, the tragedy and reality of war seem remote. We hear the voices of Hiroshima.

Japan's unique drinking culture, found in izakaya and snack bars, has become a draw for international tourists. Let's dig a little deeper!

Japan's urban landscape ranges from shopping streets with roots in post-war black markets to the latest modern construction. We dig a little deeper!

Aging and a lack of successors are serious issues for Japan's farms. But some young farmers are finding new ways to thrive. Let's dig a little deeper!

Japan's national sport, sumo has fans worldwide. We dig a little deeper into the sumo spirit!