History | Nature
Station:
NHK World (JP)
Status:
Running
Start:
2023-02-08
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From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.
There is no Next Episode of The World Heritage Sites in Japan planned.
S2025E1 - Mt. Fuji: Sacred Peak and Focus of Faith and Art: Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration
Mt. Fuji is Japan's tallest and most famous peak. As an active volcano, it has also inspired awe and terror. Mt. Fuji has also inspired artists, including Katsushika Hokusai, as seen in his famous "The Great Wave off Kanagawa." Many 19th-century prints of Mt. Fuji contributed to Europe's japonisme trend. Explore the beauty of a mountain that inspires both artists and faith.
Air Date: 11 May 2025 22:00 (CDT)
S2025E2 - Preserved from Time Immemorial to the Present - Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan -
An astonishing 49 burial mounds of various shapes and sizes are scattered across Osaka. These 1,600-year-old mounds are the resting places of past rulers and elites. Research reveals new discoveries.
Air Date: 17 May 2025 22:00 (CDT)
S2025E3 - 250 Years of Faithful Prayer: Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region
Christianity came to Japan in 1549 via Portuguese missionaries. It spread swiftly, especially in Nagasaki and Amakusa. But concerns about foreign influence led to it being outlawed and viciously suppressed. Japanese Christians went into hiding, and despite having no priests or churches, kept their faith alive for 250 years. Explore the ruins where some made their last stand, as well as the beautiful Oura Cathedral.
Air Date: 24 May 2025 22:00 (CDT)