Discovery/Science
Station:
NHK World (GB)
Status:
Running
Start:
2013-01-19
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Hard-hitting documentary series that takes an in-depth look at some of the political, economic, and social challenges that Japan and our world is facing.
There is no Next Episode of NHK Documentary planned.
S2025E11 - Daughters of Ukraine: Women on the Front Line
The number of women in the Ukrainian military has soared since the start of the Russian invasion. We follow these soldiers as they face the enemy and their own growing sense of despair.
Air Date: 27 Apr 2025 02:10 (CDT)
S2025E12 - "Will we be ready?": Lessons from the Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
Thirty years ago, the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake left more than 6,400 people dead. Will we be ready when the next one strikes? We review NHK's footage from the disaster to see how far we've come.
Air Date: 25 May 2025 02:10 (CDT)
S2025E13 - Forging Links: A Story of Wajima Lacquerware Artisans
After a devastating earthquake, lacquerware artisans in Wajima struggle to recover. But they are determined to keep a 600-year-old tradition alive by reaffirming their bond in the creation of a bowl.
Air Date: 15 Jun 2025 02:10 (CDT)