Japan's bespoke leather shoes are admired around the world, and there is even a Japanese leader in the realm of shoeshining - we explore the skills and services in Japan's leather shoemaking industry.
Japanese strawberries stand out with a perfect sweet-sour balance and stunning looks - join us in Fukuoka for some dazzling parfait and to meet the growers behind a famous variety.
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
Several annual rituals performed at Shinto shrines involve bows and arrows that are believed to hold divine power and dispel evil - these weapons also hone the spirit through the practice of archery.
Japan's bespoke leather shoes are admired around the world, and there is even a Japanese leader in the realm of shoeshining - we explore the skills and services in Japan's leather shoemaking industry.
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
Japanese strawberries stand out with a perfect sweet-sour balance and stunning looks - join us in Fukuoka for some dazzling parfait and to meet the growers behind a famous variety.
Several annual rituals performed at Shinto shrines involve bows and arrows that are believed to hold divine power and dispel evil - these weapons also hone the spirit through the practice of archery.
Sekiguchi Itaru helped to restore the pipe organ at Notre Dame in Paris following the cathedral's fire in 2019 - he tells us about his work that includes the tuning and voicing of these instruments.
Let's see Japan by car! We drive through Hiroshima Prefecture with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine; along the way, we make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you!
Japan's bespoke leather shoes are admired around the world, and there is even a Japanese leader in the realm of shoeshining - we explore the skills and services in Japan's leather shoemaking industry.
2025 marks the 110th anniversary of the Nagasaki Electric Tramway, which has long been a vital means of transportation for both residents and tourists - discover the charm of Nagasaki's streetcars.
Several annual rituals performed at Shinto shrines involve bows and arrows that are believed to hold divine power and dispel evil - these weapons also hone the spirit through the practice of archery.
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
Sekiguchi Itaru helped to restore the pipe organ at Notre Dame in Paris following the cathedral's fire in 2019 - he tells us about his work that includes the tuning and voicing of these instruments.
Let's see Japan by car! We drive through Hiroshima Prefecture with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine; along the way, we make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you!
A local supermarket specialising in seafood closes after nearly 50 years - to keep its legacy alive, the founder teams up with a supermarket chain. Can it survive amidst fierce competition?
Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.
Japan's bespoke leather shoes are admired around the world, and there is even a Japanese leader in the realm of shoeshining - we explore the skills and services in Japan's leather shoemaking industry.
2025 marks the 110th anniversary of the Nagasaki Electric Tramway, which has long been a vital means of transportation for both residents and tourists - discover the charm of Nagasaki's streetcars.
Several annual rituals performed at Shinto shrines involve bows and arrows that are believed to hold divine power and dispel evil - these weapons also hone the spirit through the practice of archery.
A close-up look at cities worldwide as seen by a walking tourist - viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.
The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make sesame-covered taro dumplings - simply mash up boiled taro, add cheese, sprinkle with sesame and deep-fry for some tasty autumn goodness.
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.
This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode features ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's 'The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin.'
A close-up look at cities worldwide as seen by a walking tourist - viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.
Cape Ashizuri is marked by rugged cliffs and peculiar rocks - a strong current off its coast has been the cause of many accidents. Enjoy the scenery at the cape, a place of worship.
The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make shiba-zuke pickles - cucumbers, myoga, and a little bit of ume vinegar make the perfect side dish to go with newly-harvested rice.
2025 marks the 110th anniversary of the Nagasaki Electric Tramway, which has long been a vital means of transportation for both residents and tourists - discover the charm of Nagasaki's streetcars.
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