Station:
NHK World (JP)
Status:
Running
Start:
2011-02-06
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With themes ranging from ancient traditions to contemporary social issues, these documentaries present intimate portraits of people's lives around Japan today.
Next Episode is 'New Approach to an Old Festival' (Season 2024 Episode 10) and airs on 27 Apr 2024 22:00 (CDT).
S2024E7 - Taxi Drivers in a Tsunami-hit Town
Twelve years after a massive quake and tsunami in northeast Japan, we followed taxi drivers in Kesennuma, one of the affected towns, to experience people's memories and hopes through their eyes.
Air Date: 09 Mar 2024 21:00 (CDT)
S2024E8 - Life Lessons by a Crystal-Clear River
A small high school canoeing club trains hard every day. While persevering and improving their skills, they learn valuable life lessons in the clear waters of the Shimanto River in Kochi Prefecture.
Air Date: 23 Mar 2024 22:00 (CDT)
S2024E9 - Hiking Guide Connects Hearts
A popular hiking guide in northern Japan brings smiles to the faces of all her clients. What events from her past brought her to where she is today? And what is her secret for spreading happiness?
Air Date: 13 Apr 2024 22:00 (CDT)
S2024E10 - New Approach to an Old Festival
In Nagasaki, a group of men practice for a traditional performance so tough that some have to drop out with injuries. Under their motto of "Smile," will they succeed and pass on the custom?
Air Date: 27 Apr 2024 22:00 (CDT)