日本在住の外国人が各地を訪ね、その魅力をじっくりと伝える紀行番組。伝統文化や豊かな自然を体感し、人々とふれ合う中で日本の美しい姿を紹介します。

イギリス出身のピーター・バラカン氏が、"日本の素顔や意外な一面"を、毎回斬新な切り口で伝えるNHKワールドの人気番組。これをみれば、あなたも日本人以上に日本通になれます!

Explore the richness and depth of the Japanese language and discover how words and expressions reflect history, culture and the natural world.

Japan continues to thrive as it incorporates cultural elements of music, fashion, cuisine, sports, arts and science from around the world. People’s encounters trigger the fusion of Japan’s and the world’s diverse culture, unceasingly producing a myriad of new phenomena and events. This series will feature how various culture in modern Japan and overseas blend together and influence each other.

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to discover the real Tokyo as we dive into its historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way.

A five-minute series where you can explore a wide variety of Japanese cultures, traditions and lifestyles.

Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as Edo. More than a million people enjoyed life in this small but abundant city. They live on in ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Each episode is a deep dive into a single print, and an exploration of the soul of Old Tokyo. We examine works by artists like Hokusai and Hiroshige not just for their aesthetic and historical value, but for the stories they tell of everyday life. That is how the people of Edo themselves enjoyed this mass-produced medium.

Forests cover close to 70 percent of Japan's land area. Japan's climate varies significantly from north to south, making it home to diverse forests. These forests have been an intrinsic part of Japanese culture since time immemorial.